The initial effect of Diljin Krishnan’s photo-series—titled ‘The Human Honey’—is confusing, amusing, perhaps even jarring. What are we looking at? This is Krishnan’s rendition of a chubby man’s quest to be desired and loved in a world that is obsessed with perfect bodies. The unique photos combine humour, bathos and intelligence—forcing the viewer to step back and look again. Here’s how Krishnan describes these images:
A chubby human imagines of making a kingdom of his own were he is made of honey. Were flowers bloomed on his head ,bees & butterflies flew around . He seeks attention. He wants people to crave for him, love him, care for him.
You can check out more photos from the series over on Instagram and read about the project here.
SANITY BREAK January 2 2023
If you need a bit of motivation to keep those new year resolutions, this painting by American artist Philip Guston will surely do the trick lol! Yes, that is a plate of fries on his chest. For more lovely New Year-themed art, check out this Guardian collection.
SANITY BREAK January 3 2023
Keeping with the new year’s resolutions theme, here’s the best possible inspiration for restarting those yoga classes. FYI: This image titled ‘Stretch’ by Kunal Shah was one of the finalists in the Greatest Maasai Mara Photographer of the Year contest—which honours photographs taken in Africa’s most important wildlife preserves. ModernMet has other beauties for you to browse.
SANITY BREAK January 5 2023
Is there anything we love more than men in skirts ghagras? We think not. Move over, Harry Styles. Alex Wong and Jainil Mehta have you beat:)
