Brenton Behind THE RUNWAY

– A Portrait of Pride and Provocation
Acrylic paint on Pine Board

Presented as a finalist for the Flanagan Art Prize This piece captures Brenton Geyer in a moment of bold stillness—adorned in punk-inspired, hand-painted denim that resists conformity and celebrates authenticity. It's a portrait charged with energy and meaning, foregrounding queer identity, rebellion, and unapologetic self-expression.

The jacket itself—layered with raw textures and expressive brushwork—isn’t just an object of style but a manifesto. It champions visibility in places that have historically denied it, asking viewers to look again, feel deeper, and reckon with the discomfort and beauty of difference.

Brenton is rendered not just as muse, but as collaborator. His stance and spirit become part of the canvas—his pride and vulnerability stitched into each detail. The work honours him, but also challenges us: What does acceptance look like? What boundaries do we protect, and which ones are ready to be broken?