Comments on: On the road with ORIGINAL PLUMBING

By: Ariel Goldberg

Ariel Goldberg — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:09:57 +0000

Amos’ explanation of wanting to shift to an interview format, to get more of the interaction that produces photos, I find really interesting. And the desire to continue opening up what is in a moment of capture, what came before, during and after, leads me to some questions. Could it be that to title a zine, or any body of work, is similar to the limitations of identity labeling in general? Recognizing the oversexualizing of trans people, then titling a zine by the craigslist slang for trans males, nudges against playfulness, stereotypes, misconceptions, and audience. But I start to wonder, is this challenging or reproducing the oversexualizing of queers? Is curation of the queer arts generating a style/voice of queer artists that spotlights their sexual identity? Why is it that I feel I won’t be included in a queer art show or publication because my work isn’t overtly “about” my sexuality? My questions are reminding me of when I told my boss I would come out to my students and he said, with fear in his eyes, OK just as long as I don’t talk about sex. All these questions and I haven’t even gotten my hands on Original Plumbing yet–I just can’t wait.

By: lepo wapa

lepo wapa — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:48:53 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXyYBorf1v0

By: whiskey

whiskey — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:01:29 +0000

awesome write up about original plumbing as well as the creamsicle. hope ya’ll feel better. …. im going to feed my dog a creamsicle now.

By: Sydney

Sydney — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:53:50 +0000

We would love to host you at Chaser! Please email me info@theendup.com for guestlist!!!!

By: Mottled

Mottled — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:10:15 +0000

I loved this article- I’ve been waiting to read more about Original Plumbing.

By: Lydia

Lydia — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:51:36 +0000

loved your entry, Michelle – you had me laughing about licking kitty butts and thinking about incredible photography and queer culture, all in the same breath. Thanks!