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Reflection


The final project was enjoyable because, I was able to not only find out more about Guanyin but also try and see it in the modern context and envision how different connotations it might have had it the artwork was made in modern times.
However, our journey to the final product was not an easy one as it was fraught with Read more →
Reflection: The Tranny Diaries with Freedom To Be


Group: The Tranny Diaries
Team Member: Christy, Juliana, Raiza
The Tranny Diaries wants our topic to be ~*unique*~ as compared to other groups, hence the reason why decided to do on transgender issues to parallel Guanyin’s own transformation. Also, because issues pertaining to LGBT has been gaining ground recently (though with much more emphasis on homosexuality, such as the gay marriage act being Read more →
Art History Visual Response: A Reflection


The Tranny Diaries group settled unanimously on the topic of Chinese Buddhism and went on from there. We were interested in Guanyin and how she was transformed from a masculine entity to a feminine one, similar to transgenders. For me personally, I agreed with the idea of exploring the issue about transgenders because I have never responded actively to a topic Read more →
Artist Statement


Freedom To Be
In this age where LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) rights is gaining traction, the T in the equation still faces alienation, even within the LGBT community. Local events to raise awareness pertaining to LGBT issues such as Pink Dot tend to have a strong emphasis on gay and lesbian issues. Freedom To Be addresses this gap by taking inspiration Read more →





The Tranny Diaries


Chosen subject: Chinese Buddhism
Group Mates: Christy Stephanie, Iskandar Ruhaizat, Juliana Ang, Raiza Feroz
Museum Visited: Asian Civilisation Museum
Chosen Object:
Research:
We decided to appropriate Guanyin as we felt that the issue on gender identity is even more pronounced now than ever; Guanyin is the perfect embodiment to present this situation. Facing stigma due to their gender orientation, transexuals (mainly East Asian) Read more →
