about this piece
The queer identity is unique. One that isn’t necessarily seen on the naked body, but demonstrated by the way one presents themself. Across the LGBTQ+ community, colors, patterns, and symbols have become visual languages of identity, belonging, and pride. Yet we are often quick to form judgments based solely on what we can see, overlooking the complex realities that remain invisible.
The Colors We Cannot See explores the tension between visible appearance and internal identity. Using projected LGBTQ+ pride flags on the bodies of my subjects, I create portraits that make visible what is often unseen. The projected light becomes a metaphor for identity, transforming the body into a surface where personal histories, communities, and experiences emerge.
Rather than defining my subjects by a single label, these images ask viewers to consider the limitations of perception. They invite reflection on how gender identity and sexual orientation are rarely legible through appearance alone, while celebrating the vibrant diversity that exists beyond the surface. Through light, color, and the body, this work seeks to make the invisible momentarily visible, encouraging empathy over assumption.