« No prostitution here » Concept
The artist seizes on a taboo and tries to lift the veil on the reality of prostitution.
Prostitution has existed since ancient times, when slaves and marginalized people sold their bodies. Contemporary society has wanted to eradicate it by various and varied laws, however it is still present. Thus, Philippe Shangti wants to denounce this scourge, not only through a modern and explicit vision, but also through a more delicate and implicit work such as « No Prostitution Here Geisha ».
Artworks
Release me
3 ladies are trapped into prostitution and invite their clients to release them from it, as if they had the power but not the means to do it.
No prostitution here ultimate
With glamour and sensuality as usual, this scene of suggested orgy is the vision of the artist about a brothel¹s backstage, spied through a keyhole.
Prostitution legs
Symbol of femininity, these prostitutes legs display their character and tariff, each one with her personality and her message.
Make your choice
Make your choice ,with glamour and sensuality as usual, this scene of suggested orgy is the vision of the artist about a brothel¹s backstage
You can pay me with
This tag highlights a modern shape of luxury prostitution : services in exchange for luxury goods.
No prostitution here Tag
The message is clear, "no prostitution here", but presented with bank notes and captions, this tag denounces the hypocrisy of those who deny it, but who nevertheless crave it.
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
This art work plays on the ambivalence between the harsh reality of confinement and the carnal sweetness of femininity to denounce all
No prostitution here Geisha
This Japanese icon who maintains a narrow and complex relationship with prostitution is staged with the emblematic chastity panties
No prostitution here Deluxe
Subtly denounces prostitution in a class way. The artist plays on the ambiguity : we do not know if the model is opening or closing the padlock on prohibition.