Hot Glue

"Creativity often starts in the bedroom, with makeup, cardboard and fabric. In these cluttered spaces, artists explore character, aesthetic, conceptual imagery and more. Underpinning all of this? Hot glue. This collection exists in collaboration with two of Brighton's weirdest and unconventional artists, Wesley Power and Mandy Sweats, performers on the fringes of the city's cultural offerings. Their creativity explores the peculiar and the ugly, discovering creativity and beauty in darker, less glamorous spaces. The photographer, Trendy, worked closely with the creatives to take their looks from the stage to the studio, feeling compelled to capture their atypical and interesting creations. In documenting and interpreting these pieces through his own practice of photography, Trendy hopes that by shining a light on these artists, who are often the ‘weird’ act in the show or in the gallery, he can increase awareness of the tremendous creativity found in unsettling corners and niches. He hopes viewers will feel more free to explore the unusual, the bizarre, and the depraved in their own imaginations and creative practice."