Birthright

Birthright is a reaction to the current administration, which is exacerbating a painful reality the non-binary community has always faced in white society. 

I consider this piece a collaboration with the model who discussed their non-binary identity so we could portray them in the light they feel tells their story. They are tired of carrying the burdens forced upon them without the ability to adequately support the ones that should be. The burden of public land, clean water, and clean air would be a joy to labor for but our public and protected lands such as Antelope Canyon (pictured) are being eroded by corporate greed sanctioned by the government. 

Meanwhile, the burdens of gender identity are being forced upon the unwilling. Brit is often misgendered and feels the need to fight to be seen constantly. It’s exhausting. This carrying of Barbie Pink, the fruit of their womb being touted as their “reason for being.” They do not want children, posses the urge to nurture, or want the burden of fighting for others who share their struggle. Yet they labor on, naked and vulnerable.