Hannes Van Der Merwe: It’s a Gay Fantasy

Today, we chat with Hannes van, a South African native living in Canada, where he produced his collection titled “Shadow Falls,” named after the LGBTQ, clothing-optional campsite where the photos were taken. During our conversation, we discuss the need for safe and inclusive queer spaces, now more than ever. How past trauma is the catalyst for creating beauty. The idea of arousal while shooting nude portraiture and embracing the now. Not to mention psilocybin-assisted therapy, queer book recommendations, a picture-perfect penis, and so much more. Check out Hannes’s work in his Artist Spotlight here!