This website contains male nudity.
Christopher McAuley
Circus and performing artist
new creation:Itch
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) presents itself in various ways, from large scaly patches to red pustules and spots. Each person has a cocktail of triggers, unknown sparks that send the body into an insatiable, blood-hungry, scratch-a-thon. But through constant vigilance and the assistance of strong steroid creams, a person can live a somewhat ‘normal’ life.
Blending aerial, acrobatics, light projections, and comedy, Christopher picks apart all the layers of the queer body. By shedding light on eczema and the world of skin issues, he delves into the human condition of being visibly different. The ability to accept and move on, but also the moments where carrying that weight can become too much. He uses comedy as a tool to get deeper to the root of the issue, believing that through laughter, lightness and care, we can soothe the pain and resolve the sadness.
All photos by Ajuna Braunschweiger
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