I sketched this work when I was facing mental health issue. Therefore, I made a kind of artwork that relates to my emotion. I put emoji, and the characters with three different kinds of language for emphasizing my personal identity.
“Venus” references the Venus Pudica pose from classical and baroque art, historically used to convey modesty and desire while highlighting the female form. I have adapted this pose to examine top surgery scars, presenting the trans body in a positive…
“Monster” directly references the dehumanizing language used against trans people. With this print, I wanted to show that the so-called “monster” from the news was once a happy kid too. By depicting myself smiling, I aim to challenge the notion that…