Eli J. VandenBerg
Have you ever looked down at your body and been surprised by what is there? Finding Manhood The problem always seems bigger than it really is In Memoriam His body made more sense when he didn't look at his face New Body, Profile Chest Self Portrait:  Four Months After Surgery Settling in Body in Progress Bravado
Body in Progress
Body in Progress uses self-portraiture to explore how gender is constructed and modified. These images record the shifting realities of his own body, both physical and social, forcing the viewer to question their own perceptions about the absolutes of gender. His self portraits, like his body, are a never ending work in progress.

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