Concept
Wood, hammer, and nail – tools for physical construction. But what shapes the invisible structures that define our perception of masculinity?
For Konstrukt, I returned to my Bavarian homeland to critically examine the traditional images of masculinity that have shaped me. My focus lies on adolescence – a period of transformation and identity-seeking, deeply marked by change. In familiar settings, portraits emerge that reveal alternative expressions of strength and vulnerability – a personal attempt to redefine the space between authenticity and societal expectations. By portraying people from my closest environment, the series offers intimate insights into the tension between personal authenticity and the expectations shaped by social norms.
Konstrukt thus creates a visual space that invites viewers to question familiar gender roles and their own perspective on masculinity in transition.
Vita
Benedikt Burger (b. 1998, Ingolstadt) is a Berlin-based photographer whose work explores the constructs and fractures of masculinity. His documentary and conceptual approach reflects on social structures and their visual manifestations, often playing with contrast and fragmentation in both content and form.
After completing his Bachelor’s degree in Communication Design at HTW Berlin, he continued his studies in Photography and Visual Media at HS Bielefeld. His artistic development is influenced by his experience as a photo assistant for Hannes Jung, where he deepened his understanding of visual storytelling and production.
His work has been exhibited in various group shows, including the EMOP Special 2025 – "Meet Me Halfway", Berlin, highlighting emerging photographers within the European Month of Photography.