Arts Thread

Still too often, people experience a sense of exclusion, based on their features that are in contrast with the norm considered standard by society. Norms do not allow for individuality; the norm ensures that an individuality becomes a deviation so that, for example, less common sexual and gender preferences are experienced as negative. Same occurrence applies for people with mental or physical illnesses so they be left feeling like outsiders. In my work I aim to show inequality as a strength instead of a weakness, through celebrating our differences. Coming together as a group of individuals, will makes us stronger in the end. The pieces I made consist of different links and chains and symbolize the human chain, which is in itself a symbol of coming together. CREDITS: PHOTOGRAPHY LINDE STEVENS