PENIS WORK “4 X 4”

Despite these genitals being clearly in an aroused state, the intention is not to be erotic. It neatly sidesteps eroticism: the juxtaposition of so many, in a pure white formation, dissociates the sculpture from the body. It’s actually quite comical, all waving about at jaunty angles. The whimsical title is a pun referring to the male ego being inextricable from their dicks and their cars.

Men’s insecurities around their genitals are often informed by images from pornography. The artist didn’t use flaccid penises because it’s the size of their erections that concern men more. Most straight men have never seen another man’s erection in the flesh and tend to be utterly fascinated by this piece. It is human nature to want to know where we fit in. It’s a common response to hear them say — “Ok, now I get what the vagina wall is about” and “Ah, I feel much better about mine now.” Mission accomplished.