Since 2021, Lucas Antony has been dedicated to portraying Brazilian masculinity, highlighting the nuances, contrasts, and particularities of the male universe in Brazil. The Le Bel Homme series explores the Brazilian male body as a territory of diversity—where, despite a shared national identity, every individual is unique.
The works reflect this plurality through singular, non-replicable pieces. Each artwork presents a different body, presence, and expression, reinforcing the idea that Brazilian masculinity cannot be reduced to a single image or narrative.
Orange and blue are central to the series. The orange frame carries a strong cultural reference, inspired by mirrors found in “1.99” stores—objects deeply rooted in Brazilian popular culture and collective memory. These mirrors frame the body while also inviting reflection, both literal and symbolic.
Le Bel Homme consists of 36 works, a number chosen for its numerological significance. Currently, 18 works are being cataloged, with the series still in progress. Through this body of work, Lucas Antony offers an authentic and sensitive interpretation of Brazilian masculinity, celebrating difference, individuality, and the beauty of what cannot be replicated.
