to protect, by the craving for dominance.

The slow pace of the performance, dreamlike in its execution, reflects the seductive nature of these ideologies—how they seep into the subconscious, pulling in the

In the sexualized slow-motion choreography of the young men, we see the intersection of lust and violence—desire for something that promises protection, power, and release. The fetish becomes a gateway, leading not just to violent acts, but to a world where identity is shaped by fear, by the need

not only to defend rights, but to fuel an existential crisis of identity. For some, guns are not just a safeguard; they are a rallying cry, a symbol of resistance against an imagined threat to their way of life.The connection between gun fetishization and the far-right pipeline is more than

reelection of Donald Trump provides a crucial context for this piece, underscoring the volatile mix of nationalism, gun culture, and far-right ideologies that often accompany one another in the modern political landscape. The rhetoric surrounding the Second Amendment has been weaponized,

challenges the viewer to confront the dangerous allure that weapons hold for some in today's United States. It asks, what happens when the violence inherent in this fetishization is no longer a distant abstraction, but becomes a part of the body itself, a part of one's identity?

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masculinity and identity. For many, particularly those on the fringes, owning and idolizing guns becomes not just a political statement, but a way to affirm power, independence, and a sense of belonging—often at the expense of deeper reflection.Through the intimacy of the scene, the work challenges