Sevilay Maria (photo), Marlies Bax (ed.) - #myowngender

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<p> There?s one question. Asked even before we are born. </p> <p> Boy or girl?<br />A question that upon answering, instantly provides a full set of rules and expectations on how to dress, what to like, how to express yourself, and what to aspire. But what if it didn?t?<br />#MYOWNGENDER by photographer Sevilay Maria explores the extensive grey zone existing between male and female, retelling the stories of those who defy society?s gender spectrum with every form they fill out and every bathroom visit. While #MYOWNGENDER started as a stand-alone, travelling art installation, Sevilay Maria felt that story to tell required more than just still images. To capture the full spectrum and all its subtleties, the project includes a book, multiple documentaries, an online platform, a podcast, and an educational programme.<br />The past 3 years, Sevilay Maria van Dorst, founder of the #MYOWNGENDER project, explored the extensive grey zone that exists within sexes. The #MYOWNGENDER project is the final chapter of this arch. Models who each powerfully represent a unique shade within the spectrum of gender are captured on black glass through collodion wet-plating and share their story in a short interview. No matter what their pronoun may be. No matter old or young. No matter background or religion. </p>