INSIDE THE GALLERY (AUSTRALIA) - EMIL CANITA: Art, Sexuality and Consent

"I didn't know being a slut could be a form of art"

Sexuality and gender diversity are not unusual to find within the nature of any artist's work, but perhaps being a result of direct sexual practice is somewhat surprising. Emil Canita was exhibited by MARS Gallery in Melbourne earlier this year, and then later reached a broader audience at Sydney Contemporary.

As a trans Filipino sex worker and artist, Emil navigates the intersection of art, identity, and personal expression. Known for evocative videos, captivating storytelling as you'll hear, and intimate Polaroid captures, Emil's raw, intimate works fearlessly explores the complexity of human connection, love, and desire.

In this very candid but compelling conversation, Adjunct Professor at Western Sydney University, and Curator at the Grafton Regional Gallery, Pedram Khosronejad uncovers the history, motivation, and the vulnerabilities of Emil Canita. 

A transcript of this edition is available HERE, thanks to the Australian Arts Channel.

Emil's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babydilfx/

MARS Gallery catalogue: https://marsgallery.com.au/28580-2/