FRANZ SOZNY.

“Itend to work in isolation quite often with the creation of my art, so I’ve been able to cope with this well,” says Franz Sozny from his place in Los Angeles. During lockdown, the photographer, artist and musician conceptualised, shot and edited this self-portrait editorial spread out across these pages. Who said selfies couldn’t be avantgarde?

The world quickly shut down earlier this year just as Franz was preparing to release his new music. Primarily an artist and photographer (who shot Dita Von Teese for one of the most spectacular GAY TIMES Magaizne covers ever produced last year), Franz put off creating music for years before finally starting to explore the artform.

Franz’s latest project includes recent song Surrender Dorothy, bringing together influences as varied