Bearded Brutes - Art Sale & Auction for The George House Trust

Brawn meets beauty - British photographer Mark Leeming was inspired. “I am somewhat of a magpie and have always been drawn to all things that sparkle and shine,” he says.The Bearded Brutes, a collection of photographs bursting with colour, sparkle and, of course, beards.

Combining the masculinity of the bearded male with the kitsch, camp flamboyance of heavy make-up, theatrical poses, and of course Drag!“I wanted to show gay males with a kitsch playful quality. Over the years I have become more and more integrated into the drag community, and I have really soaked up the theatrics, pure artistry and performance.

These influences transcended into my working style and this ultimately formed the Bearded Brutes.”For quite a long tome now I have wanted to collaborate with a charity and do something to help raise awareness & educate for a good cause. I think that giving something back is always rewarding…