The Photographers' Gallery 

 
  Jessica Karin Rosen USA                 

1.Meninas de Avenida Mem de Sa, 2005 C-Print 20x24 in, $600   2.morenas, 2005 C-Print 20x24 in, $600    3.Talita,, 2005 C-Print 20x24 in, $600     4.tutti, 2005 C-Print 20x24 in, $600
 

 

 

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These images are a series of portraits from transgender communities in Brazil. All of my subjects were born biological men who have since taken steps toward altering his/her sexual identity. These photographs are an exploration of socially constructed ideals of physical beauty and how these influence gender roles and sexual identity.