Sexual Dimorphism

Sexual Dimorphism

A comprehensive exercise by Allison Schwartz

Sexual dimorphism refers to the systematic differences between individuals of different sex of the same species. By applying masculine animal characteristics to different people I hope to evoke the complex relationship between those traits and courtship, aggression, possession, and value. My work is not without a sense of whimsy, but with that comes an allusion to the long history of exploiting people with disabilities. Physical differences are often used as justification for how we treat people. I want to provide a visual tension between the excessive and somewhat implausible portraits and narratives they represent.

Thanks to Christina, Claire, Jaclyn, Janae, Jenny, Jhanna, Jinhee, Kristina, Mariveliz, Meagan, Sarah C., Sarah D., and Shannon for their kind participation.

A very special thanks to Fred Hagstrom and Kelly Connole for their remarkable support.

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