BlossomLoo
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This book advocates for a more equitable and inclusive public space for the personal hygiene.
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Tagged with the Marsha P.Johnson's blossomy flowers.
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BlossomWater BlossomObject BlossomMarsha
My architectural designer's life began with planning public toilets.
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I follow the CT's code book to adjust the toilet rooms for different people.
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A disabled with the handicap(H.C.)?
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A six-year-old in 3'? A teenager in 5'3"?
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An old men who needs to use the grab bar?
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Yes! Even today,
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I am still working on these toilets.
But, I found something is wrong, something is missing.
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What about a person who might be sexually unsure?
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They might be in a broader spectrum of identities. a transgender a queer a lesbian a gay a bisexual a non-binary
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Toilets become a battleground of basic rights for sexually marginalized persons.
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BlossomLoo, is a symbolic battleground for spatial equality. Its serene floral aesthetics inspired by Marsha's flowers. It embodies the blend of softness and vibrancy. This is a tag of blossoming inclusivity, a bright ambiance of people.
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These art installations creatively blend the projection with everyday objects in the toilet room. These items juxtaposed in an intimate portray, a subtle sensuality, the symbols of Peace and honoring Marsha.
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BlossomLoo pays homage to the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, an iconic transgender activist.
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Her braveness, her style, her kind, heradvocacy for equality, her warmth, her vivid flowers.
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Marsha P. Johnson was known for the iconic flower crowns. The choice of adorning herself with flowers challenged traditional gender norms, expressing the unique identity and fearlessly embracing her true self. These floral were a bold assertion of her individuality and a symbol of resistance against societal constraints placed on gender expression.
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Beyond her outward and beautiful appearance, Marsha's charm lay in her resilience and unwavering commitment to fighting for the rights of communities, particularly transgender and homeless individuals. Her magnetic presence stemmed from her ability to inspire hope and advocate for change, making her an enduring symbol of courage, and empowerment within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.
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Unisex Toilet or... [All-Access Restroom] [Universal Bathroom] [Diverse Lavatory] [Neutrality Restroom] [Unisex Facility] [Single-Occupancy Restroom] [Diverse Lavatory] [Neutrality Restroom] [Whatever] [Just wash your hands] There are more ways to call, to define.
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Edited and designed by Ariela Yaqi Zhang. Printed in Connecticut, US, 2023. Architecture Sheet: A0.01, General Information from TSKP studio, CT. Documentary: The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson,2017 Credits of Photography: All the photos were taken by Ariela Yaqi Zhang, using an iPhone 14pro. 'Blossomwater' by the projector and the water in the lavatory. 'Blossomobject' and 'BlossomMarsha' by the projectors, the toilet, tissues, , the piping. New York City Comptroller, Gender Neutral Bathroom, 2015 https:// comptroller.nyc.gov/reports/genderneutral-bathrooms/ Gender Identity and Expression, NYC Human Rights Combating Discrimination Since 1955, https:// www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/index.page