Queer Skin Series Vol. 7

feat. Keith

 

Photographed by Iko Salas

 

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Finally, It’s out! 

Been keeping this set since May, but life happened - Queerlayaan 2025 and the likes. Kaya I’m so happy na finally it’s out na. 

 

I had the chance to shoot the amazing Jan Keith early this year. The first time I saw him was at Pop Emergency’s “Pride and Power” Event last year (2024). I was amazed how he danced along side his house, nakakatulala to be honest because that was the first time I saw them perform and that was the first time I experience the presence and lux of the Filipino vogueing community - it was so freeing seeing them on the dance floor. I remember telling my boyfriend, “ hala, I want to meet this guy”. 

 

I’m honored to do this set with him as my muse for the 7th set for my Queer Skin Series. We shot this set back in February and I was really nervous at first. Well, everytime naman na nagsho-shoot,

I guess hindi naman mawawala yun. I’m just happy to collaborate with him thru this set, we shared stories about passion, identity, sexuality and self expression. 

 

I hope you will enjoy browsing this set, consume and feel every bit of it. I really hope this set speaks to you the way it spoke to me.

 

Continue to be yourself, live your truths and empower others to live free as well. Kasi sobrang masarap mabuhay ng malaya, sobrang sarap gumalaw at sumayaw bilang ikaw, yung totoong ikaw.

 

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Sharing Keith’s advice to the next queer kid.

 

“To the next queer kid, find your community and cherish it  - it might take a bit but it's not something you'll ever regret. 

Also, make sure to go vote and vote wisely.”

 

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artegoph’s “Queer Skin Series” is an art set produced by Iko Salas, the creator of ‘artegoph | the art of being gay.’

 

The art set series focuses on different queer skin stories— stories of being queer here in the Philippines. The wide spectrum of stories aims to empower not just the featured muse but also its audience. Stories about acceptance, self exploration, queer love, self love, being at peace with your ownself and many more. 

 

It is artegoph’s own little way of taking up space — by celebrating queer people and their amazing stories.

 

Laban Bakla!