Rhizome
Rhizome
What is an ethereal experience for a body devoid of organs? S. Elliot Bowers examines concepts such as transgender, transhuman, and transcendental. Since the 1950s, "transgender" has been a widely debated identity. It is vital to contribute new information to the conversation to shift focus away from sex identification and physical traits. Bowers explores the concept of "the other," which serves as a bridge to "the unknown," resulting in a connection with transgender persons as well as transhumans, thereby synthesizing the illusion of absolute identity. The purpose of this inquiry is to propose a typology that promotes the idea of a society beyond gender. This compilation showcases a subset of their research papers, carefully chosen to provide insight into their academic endeavors. and categorization in social, political, and cultural settings. In this series, Bowers carefully evaluates the current discussions around sex and gender identity, proposing a more effective approach to acknowledging gender identity that involves comprehending its multifaceted nature. The work reveals the fetishistic undercurrent in academic circles and the objectification of transsexual people
Title: “What is Becoming?,” 2023, Video Locations: Costa Rica, Greece, Athens, Chicago, Illinois, Mexico, Cancun.
Rhizome
Exhibition
2023