In the photoset “In Training”, artist J Farrington combines inspiration from the work of surrealist Claude Cahun and aesthetics from men’s gym magazines to tell a story of trans expression and joy. Wearing a linocut printed shirt reading “don’t kiss me, I’m in training”, Farrington asserts their autonomy as they explore gender through weightlifting and makeup. This piece captures the experience of conducting “experiments in living” in search of euphoric gender expression. This session will further explore the inspirations and historical context behind their piece.
