AUSTN FISCHER, JESTERS GENDER GAME
“Jesters Gender Game, a celebration of historical queer artists' fearless exploration of gender performance. This photographic project draws inspiration from visionaries like Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore, who challenged gender norms through provocative self-portraits. This project embodies the concept of "gender performance" by Judith Butler, illuminating the idea that gender is a socially constructed performance shaped by cultural expectations.
Through a vibrant tapestry of clothing, makeup, and body language, participants in Jesters Gender Game craft intricate narratives of identity and liberation. The photographs playfully reveal how clothing influences societal perceptions, determining individual personas. It encourages viewers to reflect on their assumptions and embrace the richness of human expression.
A fusion of history, gender theories, and humor, "Jesters Gender Game" invites us to celebrate the beauty of diversity and embrace our authentic selves.” - Photobook Cafe