A collaborative effort, TRUST is a series of photographic images created by Peta O’Brien and Liz McBurney aka POB&BURNEY.

The artworks delve into the concept of beauty in its rawest form. Through an exploration of skin texture, colour and tone, the artists compare and contrast human flesh with animal flesh to comment on both the fragility and durability of the body.

During the execution of these images it became apparent that TRUST was an essential part of the process. Rendered vulnerable and left exposed, the subjects were bound in shapes to mirror joints of meat that had previously been trussed and photographed.

Due to the compromised postures, it was essential that POB work swiftlyand deftly to bind the bodies in her care, while at all times demonstrating a considerable degree of empathy and respect. BURNEY was responsible for lighting and capturing the final forms within extremely tight time constraints so as to minimise feelings of vulnerability and exposure by the models.

All parties involved in this collaboration felt at once engaged and challenged. Ultimately, the desired results could not have been achieved without a significant degree of trust.