Bex has developed relationships with elderly trans and non-binary-identifying individuals, photographing over 40 subjects all over the age of 40.
wants the lasting impression of her new show,to be a complete “detachment from judgement”. The exhibition, with an accompanying film and zine, is a photographic, anthropological study of gender; taking its name from the Swedish gender-neutral personal pronoun, the closest equivalent being ‘they’ in English. Working on it for the last five years,
“I noticed there were far more youth-focused news stories about transgender individuals and a lack of older transgender people in the media, and I wanted to give them a voice and a legacy,” she explains, a few days before the show opens to the public. “There is nowhere near enough recognition of their stories and past, [so having more representation] will in turn, I think, help to benefit the younger transgender community and hopefully provide a safe space for them to interact.”.
“Binary language, and gender binarism really intrigue me. I grew up with few gender stereotypes in my childhood, often people thought I was a boy and my brother a girl,” Bex finishes with. “This black-and-white thinking that dominates so much of society as a whole forces narrow mindedness upon many individuals and is something I really wanted to eliminate through this project.”
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Whose Story Will Sandi Tan Tell Next?Sandi Tan is adapting Elif Batuman’s TheIdiot and envisions the movie “as being like Alfred Hitchock’s Vertigo told from a female point of view,” annaesilman writes
Consulte Mais informação »
Two Trans Women Have Been Killed In A Washington, DC, Suburb In Three Months'It’s not just about a killing, it’s not just about losing, it’s about the pain that we suffer,” said a friend of one victim.
Consulte Mais informação »
'Pose' Star MJ Rodriguez on Being a Trans Actress of Color and the Power of MakeupPoseFX Star MJ Rodriguez on Being a Trans Actress of Color and the Power of Makeup PoseOnFX
Consulte Mais informação »
Pride #50: Barrier-breaking trans boxer Patricio ManuelPatricio Manuel made boxing history in December, when he became the first transgender male to fight professionally in the United States.
Consulte Mais informação »
meet the trans non-binary actor changing tv with netflix’s ‘tales of the city’Garcia is the breakout star of the refreshed adaptation of Armistead Maupin’s beloved LGBTQ book series, and part of a new frontier of queer representation on television.
Consulte Mais informação »
These Students Earn P.E. Credit By Doing Yard Work For The Elderly And DisabledIt's an incredible program.
Consulte Mais informação »