----/ The Squid List /-------------------------------------------------- XXboys Opening Reception Two Photo Exhibits by Kael T Block "Loves/ Lusts"
Sunday, June 20th 7:00pm-9:00pm Free ----/ Event Description /----------------------------------------------- Come celebrate the opening of the XXboys photo exhibit! Many of the pictures in the show were taken at the Lex, so it will be particularly fun to see them up there. Signed prints and goodies to purchase (all money raised goes to support the xxboys photo project) " what is the goal of xxboys? xxboys is here to create positive visibility of the great variety of transboys. to show how different we are, either in our journey, our identities, or our "choices". xxboys is here to educate by the sharing of experience from an inside perspective, to help people questionning their gender, and to support trans people on their journey. xxboys also creates a place for sensuality in the trans identity, we fought hard enough for our bodies, it's time to celebrate them." About XXboys: Kael T. Block started by taking pictures of himself. This work of himself is a crucial part of his transition, to distance his image, in order to see himself change, trans form, construct, to build an empowered self image and identity, refracted by the numerous images which correspond to his desire. This photographical experience as a tool for identity construction and the desire to see images of transguys out of the medical and documentary context led him to start the XX BOYS project, and to travel meeting other young trans in order to produce images saturated with signs and colors, seductive pictures of a proud and transgressive young trans generation. Block strives to depict FtM's as sexy, to give his community alternative referential images. These images carry an identity claim - Trans is sexy- and choose seduction as the principal political weapon. It's his own interpretation of the idea of Beauty that is at work here. If some of the boys photographed have a beauty that corresponds to the criteria established by Hollywood or fashion, others have a beauty that comes from more eccentric mixes, asserted style and gender ambiguity. Block's pictures play with this plurality. Some are simple portraits full of emotion, reminiscent of David Armstrong, while others present scars or cocks as objects of desire, and still others show erotic games. Most of the pictures are in vibrant color with violent contrasts; making a celebration out of each image; of the person photographed, of his body, of the moment shared by the photographer and the model. Another striking characteristic of these pictures: the profusion. One can truly appreciate this work when all the images are put together, giving this community tens of different faces. Kael T. Block's work creates new icons. Immersed in the Image's contemporary culture of advertising images, fashion, rock star pictures and their fans. Starting from his identity and that of his community, Block too creates icons that can be appropriated and taken as a model by trans' and queers. These images are to serve as base from which to build a strong self-image. For these reasons Kael T Block succeeded in depict transness as sexy. Vincent Simon (everyone welcome) ----/ Venue Info /------------------------------------------------------ The Lexington Club 3464 19th St, San Francisco, 94110 San Francisco (415) 863-2052 ----/ Additional Info /------------------------------------------------- [EMAIL PROTECTED] (415) 863-2052 http://xxboys.20six.fr ----/ The Squid List Admin /--------------------------------------------- The Squid List, a tentacle of Laughing Squid http://laughingsquid.org/squidlist/ subscribe, unsubscribe, change your email address or change your subscription options: http://lists.laughingsquid.org/mailman/listinfo/squidlist/ Frequently Asked Questions & Submission Guidelines Squid List FAQ: http://laughingsquid.org/squidlist/faq.html The Squid List Online Calendar: http://laughingsquid.org/squidlist/calendar/ The Squid List RSS Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/squidlist ----/ Laughing Squid /-------------------------------------------------- Laughing Squid http://laughingsquid.com art, culture and technology from San Francisco and beyond Laughing Squid Web Hosting http://laughingsquid.net friendly, dependable and secure web hosting services for artists, individuals, bloggers, non-profits and small organizations The Squid List is licensed under a Creative Commons License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/
