• Protective Doll Black and White Photography Portrait Fine Art Print
  • Protective Doll Black and White Photography Portrait Fine Art Print
  • Protective Doll Black and White Photography Portrait Fine Art Print
  • Protective Doll Black and White Photography Portrait Fine Art Print
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Protective Doll

Protective Doll

Protective Doll is inspired by the  phrase 'Protect the Dolls' specifically refers to trans women. It originated in the 1980s ballroom scene, an underground culture that emerged in the African American and Latino queer communities.

Protective Doll is part of a 8 month research into analogue photography and printing. "If you know, you know" is my queerest work yet - a raw, unapologetic journey into queerness, kink, and fetishism. Shot entirely on analogue film, the series embraces texture, imperfection, and authenticity. This body of work doesn't aim to explain itself - it speaks in code, in authenticity. It invites those who know to feel seen, and those who don't to lean in. 

A celebration of queer desire in all its layered, lustful, and deeply human forms.

Fomabron 311 variant glossy / framed or unframed
2025

Edition: numbered and signed
Printed on Fomabron 311 variant glossy / framed or unframed
Certificate of authenticity included
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What is Protective Doll about?
Protective Doll is inspired by the phrase “Protect the Dolls,” which refers to trans women and originates from the 1980s ballroom scene within Black and Latino queer communities. The work reflects themes of protection, visibility, vulnerability, and community within queer culture.
What is the series If you know, you know?
If you know, you know is a deeply personal analogue photography series by Rik Versteeg exploring queerness, kink, and fetish culture through coded visual language, texture, and authenticity. Shot entirely on analogue film, the series embraces imperfection and speaks in suggestion rather than explanation.
What materials are used for the artwork?
The artwork is printed on Fomabron 311 Variant glossy paper and available in framed or unframed presentation.
Is the artwork signed and numbered?
Yes, each artwork is part of a limited edition and comes numbered and signed by the artist.
Does the artwork include a certificate of authenticity?
Yes, every piece includes a certificate of authenticity.
How should I care for the artwork?
Avoid direct sunlight, humidity, and extreme temperature changes. Handle unframed prints with care or clean framed works gently using a soft microfiber cloth.
What sizes are available?
Available sizes can be found under the product variants.
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