Yes, sex can be serious, provocative, and wild, but it can also be funny and cute.
Sex is a big deal for our society. We’ve grown used to the idea that it is the greatest connection two people can have. So we pressure ourselves to have stunning performances in bed, and we pretend to be a certain way just to cause a good impression on our partners. Sometimes, we even forget that it’s something we should enjoy. But does it even make sense for us to look at sex with such somber, serious tones ? Isn’t it also supposed to be fun?
Our society bombs us with the idea that sex is a matter that has to be taken seriously, and this only interferes with our enjoyment. During sex, we become hyperaware of how we we’re supposed to act and this gets in the way of our own personal gratification. In this highly sexualized society we see sex as a great pillar in our lives but what if we chucked away its serious coat and began to see it as something fun?
Cute Brute, an artist based in New York City, has created a world of bright pop colors where the erotic meets the cute. Through his illustrations, he takes the serious out of the sex equation and creates arousing images that exchange the meaning of “sexy” with “playful.”
This male gaze centered world is fun, sassy, and downright adorable. It’s inhabited mostly by male figures who frolic in the most intimate and funny scenarios. The illustrations are playful, unapologetic and sensual with their bright, pop colors.
These cuddly characters appear in the quirkiest of situations. You can see them taking a bath at a Japanese onsen, hanging out with a flamingo, wearing an astronaut helmet at an observatory, or dressed up as an Easter bunny.
As surreal and varied as the situations may be, there’s always a common denominator. All characters are free from stereotypes, comfortable in their own skin and magnetic in their confidence. This fantasy world is an erotic playground where sexiness is translated into pleasure, enjoyment. It is a veritable celebration of the body.
The work of Cute Brute proves that the erotic can be awash with undertones of humor. His illustrations focus on the male gaze and they teach a new kind of vulnerability that can be expressed during the most intimate and sweetest moments.
Sweet as sugar-cotton, Cute Brute’s illustrations represent an enjoyable erotic appeal. His work is just like a delicious spoonful of candy. Perhaps they may inspire his audience to let go of preconceptions and enjoy their freedom to its fullest extent.
Cute Brute’s an illustrator based in Brooklyn, New York City. You can find more of his work on his Instagram (@thecutebrute).
You can also check out:
Illustrations That Will Color Your Fantasies With Pastel Hues
7 Watercolor Illustrations That Will Color Your Inner Fantasies
