The concept of ‘the other’ is fundamental for humanity, in order for each of us to understand our relation to the outside world. Many queer, lesbian, gay and transgender people have experienced being seen and treated as ‘others’. In this series, I invite the queer community in Norway to perform in front of my camera; the studio, in the process, becomes a safe space where new representations of gender and orientation can emerge. Our brain loves patterns and similarities, and this is how we analyse the world around us. Being the other is not always a bad thing – some of us like to stand out, and can proudly claim the ‘other’ label. The project offers an opportunity for colourful dialogue in relation to gender issues, cultural identity and the relevance of art in social change.
