Trans(formation) A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity on Cape Cod
Featuring Photography by Julia Cumes
Honoring PRIDE month – on exhibit through the end of July during office hours
Opening reception on Thursday, June 19, 6:00 – 7:30 P.M. in Speen Hall, FJC Blanche & Joel D. Seifer Community Center at 7 Hatchville Road
Falmouth Jewish Congregation invites everyone to an opening reception for the photography exhibit Trans(formation): A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity on Cape Cod and featuring the photography of Julia Cumes. Created through a collaborative process between photographer and subject, each portrait and caption in this collection of 18 images tells the unique story of its subject’s journey. Together we hope to confront viewers with the expressive power and diversity of human gender identity and ask them to reexamine their assumptions. Come view the exhibit, hear the artist's talk and enjoy light refreshments.
Please register in advance so that we know you will attend. Click the link or write to fjcoffice@comcast.net
Julia Cumes notes: This project was initially inspired by my nephew, Charley (a nickname), who is trans and who made me realize how little visual representation there was of the trans community on Cape Cod, where I live. One of the people I photographed and interviewed early on in the project told me that statistically, there are more people who think they’ve seen a ghost than people who think they’ve seen a trans person. I was so struck by this comment and hope the project leads to greater understanding and appreciation of this vital community and their individual stories and contributions.
Learn more about Julia Cumes at http://www.juliacumes.com