In his latest photography project, ‘A FAGGOT’S DESTINY’, Helias Doulis explores the fate of the marginalized in a society that continues to be dominated by heteronormativity. Through his lens, he captures the impact of this social construct on adolescence and sexuality, revealing a world that is often hidden from view.
Doulis’s project is a raw and honest portrayal of the lives of queer individuals, who have learned to live behind the darkest blinds in the temple of an expelled sexuality. He exposes the ways in which they are hidden from seeing and being seen, through a heteronormative light that commands what is true, yet not just a habit.
In the project, Doulis takes us into the woods where queer individuals pour themselves into the embrace of one another, exploring the unprecedented lustful eyes that have been taught to them as steps of a non-lived adolescence. But despite these moments of connection, they are left alone again, concealed from the life that they were told was waiting for them. They are forced to dig for change in their family business’s pocket to watch the shameless lives of others.
Through ‘A FAGGOT’S DESTINY’, Doulis invites us to witness the fate of the marginalized and the impact of heteronormativity on their lives. It is a powerful project that sheds light on the struggles of queer individuals and the importance of creating a space where they can be seen and heard.
As society continues to evolve, it’s projects like ‘A FAGGOT’S DESTINY’ that are breaking down barriers and challenging the status quo. Through his photography, Doulis is creating a space where marginalized voices can be amplified and celebrated, reminding us all that we are not alone and that our stories matter.