Mazahir Hussain Blends Mythology and Brown Bodies for His Art

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Mazahir Hussain tells us about his story -- Editors

I started illustration around 2 and a half years ago on a whim, and never expected for it to turn into a viable career path.

With an educational background in creative writing, I merge my passions for mythology and fairytale with visual arts to create a romantic representation I often never found growing up.

My work centers around brown bodies, and the sensuality and tenderness I wanted to see as a kid. As well as disjointing the aggressive fetishisation of body hair into a place of sweetness.

Connect with Mazahir:

Instagram: @girthofvenus
Email: girthofvenus@outlook.com

Alexander and Hephaestion

Book Club

Saint's Glow

The Charities

Cancer/Venus

Sunday Afterglow

Sticky

Cupid and Psyche

Himbo Prince Boy

Erote Discotheque

Foamy Lovers

Hand Mirrors

Love's Willing Slave

Holy Communion

Mars and Venus

Odile and Odette

Rosy Self-Portrait

Trapping of the Unicorn

Venus

Portrait of Mazahir Hussain

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Mazahir Hussain Blends Mythology and Brown Bodies for His Art

"I wanted to see tenderness and sensuality as a kid," the artist says.