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Is this my gender?

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Artist: Selfie Institute for Selfie Studies (SISS) Selfie Institute for Selfie Studies is a communal archive, research hub, and educational space dedicated to exploring the profound relationships between technology, the body, and identity. Centered around the selfie as both subject and method, we investigate how material, digital, and cultural forces converge to shape contemporary existence. A video self-portrait where the artist presents the malleability of digital self-expression. Witnessing a ritual of self-exploration, we see filters function as masks and the selfie as a mirror. The repeating query "Is This My Gender?", where the audience can affirm or challenge the artist's identity, mimics the oscillating tension between censorship and freedom of expression that comes with sharing oneself on social media. This portrait simultaneously chronicles the artist's embodiment while alluding to the friction between personal expression and tech infrastructure imbued with gender norms. "Is This My Gender?" highlights the impact of technology on self-representation and collective history-making. Through the ubiquitous selfie, it underscores the significance of vernacular image practices in enabling historically marginalized groups to craft their own narratives. Ultimately, it invites reflection on how photographic technology impacts how we depict ourselves. This artwork was exhibited in the 2025 mowna Biennial, from May 1 through September 28, 2025 at mowna.org. 70% of the sale will pay the artist for their work, with the remaining 30% funding the museum.

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2025 mowna biennial

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selfie institute for selfie studies