It’s a strange thing, a being caught between the attention of the public, and Senta Simond’s gaze.

The vignettes of roads, horses, cars, and metallic bodywork create an image of what one could consider a utilitarian, materialistic, masculine world, yet at the heart of this world lies men themselves. The model - her boyfriend, Leon - embodies the warmth and emotional connection of a close relationship, evokes the quiet intimacy of a romantic partner or confidant. When Simond undresses her muse in these stills, masculinity suddenly becomes human, soft and fleshy, something that is the object of admiration and intimacy rather than solely the subject. The boundaries between the personal and the public are toyed with.

Blue Hour explores the depth and intimacy of human connection, focusing on the emotional landscape of masculinity. It shows the sliding scale between globally broadcasted shots of underwear models and the utterly intimate shots that are usually kept private, lover to lover.

The difference is difficult to tease apart. What is playful in a person-to-person way, what subtle muscles that pull to convey an honest smile can be turned on or off under the spotlight?