GoSee loves … Laurence Philomène presents their self-documentation ‘Puberty’ as an exhibition at FOTOGRAFISKA NEW YORK and as a photo book (Yoffy Press)
FOTOGRAFISKA NEW YORK is still presenting ‘Puberty’ by photographer and artist Laurence Philomène through 21 August, 2022 . In parallel, the book of the same name is appearing at Yoffy Press. ‘Puberty’ is about identity beyond classic boundaries. It is a photographic memoir that chronicles two years of Laurence’s life as they began hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as a non-binary transgender person. The intimate project combines surreal colors to document the daily moments and subtle physical changes.
Growing up, the only access Philomène had to queer history was through photography books they borrowed at the library. Since January 2019, Laurence Philomène has been documenting the changes testosterone generates in their body and moods through daily photographs. Created by setting up a tripod in their home as they go about their routines, the resulting images are simultaneously staged and candid.
“I think of the freedom to create our own story as an integral part of embodying queerness. I work with the hope of providing representation for and solidarity with future generations of queer and trans individuals as they navigate both personal joys and institutional hardship and erasure.” Laurence Philomène
Laurence Philomene is a non-binary artist from Montreal who creates colorful photographs informed by their lived experiences as a chronically ill transgender person. Their practice celebrates trans existence and studies identity as a space in constant flux via highly-saturated, cinematic, and vulnerable images.
Gaining an interest in image-making in their teenage years, Laurence has since used photography as space to both experiment with and document identity as it comes to be expressed through gender. Using photography as a process of mutual [and self] care, their work aims to humanize identities that have been historically marginalized, and act as a love letter to their community.
Laurence is an honoree of The 30 (“PDN 30” - 2020), recipient of the Getty Images Creatives In Quarantine Bursary (2020), the Lucie Foundation emerging artist scholarship (2019), and the 2020 Women Photograph mentorship program. Their work has been presented in numerous exhibitions and publications worldwide, including solo exhibits in Canada, Germany, France, and Poland. Clients include Apple, The New Yorker, CBC, Vice, Washington Post, Refinery29, Teen Vogue, Showtime, Courrier International, City of Montreal, Massivart, Netflix, Beats by Dre, Airbnb & more.
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