FOR YOUR EYES ONLY

Submissions Have Closed - See You At The Show!

On View February 14 - March 16, 2025

Purple Door Gallery

Portland, Oregon

THE ART OF THE SEXT

The act of creating a sext begins with an urge: a desire for connection, recognition, admiration. It’s a spark of imagination, a moment of self-vision, carefully crafted to captivate. Lighting, angles, props—every detail matters as you shape the image. Snap after snap, you refine, adjust, and edit, chasing the perfect expression of self. And when it’s right, you send it: the thrill of vulnerability, the rush of courage, the quiet anticipation.

Sexting is often dismissed as shallow, taboo, even shameful. A cheapened act that implies a lack of self-worth. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. To create a sext is to see yourself as beautiful, powerful, and desirable, and to bring that vision to life. To share it is to embrace vulnerability, offer yourself with confidence, and express yourself in a deeply personal, creative way.

For Your Eyes Only celebrates this bold, empowering act. It reclaims the sext as art: an intimate exchange that honors beauty, strength, and self-worth. It’s not about seduction; it’s about connection. It’s about how we communicate energy, how we elevate each other, and how we honor our own desires.

We invite you to join this celebration. Submit your image, share your vision, and help us transform the narrative. Let’s create a space where vulnerability is celebrated, connection is honored, and creativity shines.

Event FAQs

  • Join us for For Your Eyes Only at the vibrant Purple Door Gallery, located at 3557 SE Division St in SE Portland!

    The Opening Reception will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025—yes, Valentine’s Day! It’s the perfect evening to celebrate love, creativity, and the power of intimate expression.

    For full event details, be sure to visit the Event Details link at the top of the page. We can’t wait to see you there!

  • Absolutely! We’d love to see your work. Submissions are open until January 8, 2025, so if you're ready to share your creative vision, now’s the time!

    A few important details:

    • All submissions must be your original work (no photos taken by other photographers).

    • Everyone featured in the image must have been at least 18 years old at the time the photo was taken.

    For full submission guidelines and to upload your piece, head to the Submissions link at the top of the page. We can’t wait to see what you’ve created!

  • While the core of the show centers around intimate photographs—many of which have previously only been shared with romantic partners—there will also be multimedia elements integrated into the experience. In addition, we’re hosting weekly events to further enhance and expand upon the themes of the exhibition.

    Be sure to check out the Event Details link at the top of the page for more information about the full experience!

  • To protect the privacy of the artists, there will be no video recording or photography allowed at the event. Additionally, the works will not be accompanied by names, ensuring anonymity. All artists retain the rights to their images.

    While every effort is made to maintain the privacy of the artists, it’s important to acknowledge that sharing intimate images publicly carries an inherent risk. Embracing this vulnerability is, in part, what makes the experience so powerful.

    For more information on how we handle images, please visit the Submissions page.