In the portrait series "Life O'clock," the central focus is on five main themes: Birth/Rebirth, Unwork/Work, Marriage/Promiscuous Time, Reproductive Justice/Reproduction, and Peaceful Death/Violent Death. These themes are inspired by Elizabeth Freeman's book "Time Binds” and explores the contrasting dynamics between Queer Time and Heteronormative markers of productivity. The portraits feature TERESA and are presented as a framework to convey these themes, with a particular emphasis on the face as a representation of the soul. Colors, fashion accessories, and makeup are chosen to create a multi-layered narrative that reflects the complexities and nuances in the themes. By incorporating these visual elements and exploring the act of "dressing up," the series aims to have an expanded understanding of the fluidity of time/identity
Life O’clock
06.06.23 — elsawong
In the portrait series “Life O’clock,” the central focus is on five main themes: Birth/Rebirth, Unwork/Work, Marriage/Promiscuous Time, Reproductive Justice/Reproduction, and Peaceful Death/Violent Death. These themes are inspired by Elizabeth Freeman’s book “Time Binds” and explores the contrasting dynamics between Queer Time and Heteronormative markers of productivity. The portraits feature TERESA and are presented as a framework to convey these themes, with a particular emphasis on the face as a representation of the soul. Colors, fashion accessories, and makeup are chosen to create a multi-layered narrative that reflects the complexities and nuances in the themes. By incorporating these visual elements and exploring the act of “dressing up,” the series aims to have an expanded understanding of the fluidity of time/identity