22 Mar 2013
Desire for Beauty
Four people turn to plastic surgery as the last resort in their search for perfection - their appearances will change, but will their lives?
TransParente
By approaching the process of sexual reassignment, the work mixes data and experiences, focusing on family relationships and the nuances of the feminine.
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