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SUMMARY:Shapeshifters Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Anthony Mascioli Gallery of the Rundel Memorial 
 Library for this special exhibit exploring how we are all shapeshifters. 
 Accompanying this work are exhibits highlighting three archival collections 
 from the Rochester Public Library's Local History & Genealogy Division: the 
 Tischer and Watts Marriage Equality Collection\, the Dignity Integrity 
 Collection\, and the Tim Mains Papers. \n\nAbout the art:\n\nShapeshifters: 
 Bodies Like Water\n\nPlaying with Gender…Playing with Power\n\nThis work 
 honors the deep connections between the body\, land\, and queer wisdom. The 
 strength of these connections manifests as the courage to separate from 
 predetermined ideals of gender\, to surrender and embark on a sacred 
 journey of self-realization. Shapeshifters: Bodies Like Water is a 
 celebration of this journey.\n\nWhy do we focus on gender as the playground 
 for liberation? To play with gender is to play with power\, to actively 
 shift the violent dynamics of colonization\, white supremacy\, and other 
 systems of oppression that rely on seemingly unchangeable gender norms. To 
 honor the wisdom of transgender people is to honor our capacity for change. 
 To integrate trans wisdom into our lives is to intensely experience a 
 resurgence of curiosity\, love\, and hope.\n\nThis exhibit seeks to offer a 
 loving mirror of celebration and inquiry for the parts of ourselves that 
 are curious\, that seek to expand the shapeshifter in all of us. For those 
 who were raised in traditional views of gender\, who want to better 
 understand this journey\, may this book be a safe bridge to cross in the 
 search for knowing. Furthermore\, may this book be an offering at the altar 
 of care for all people. Access to care has been long overdue for the queer 
 and trans community. We all deserve access to healthcare\, freedom\, and 
 expression.\n\n \n\n
LOCATION:Central Library
ORGANIZER;CN="Shalis Worthy":MAILTO:shalis.worthy@libraryweb.org
CATEGORIES:Department - Arts & Literature, Department - Local History & Genealogy, Local History, Exhibits, LGBTQ+ Pride
CONTACT;CN="Shalis Worthy":MAILTO:shalis.worthy@libraryweb.org
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URL:https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/14822224
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