Bronze, 2018
Bronze, 2018
Bronze, 2018
Bronze, 2018
Bronze, 2018
Bronze, 2018
Alexandra Rose, a gender-fluid artist, explores themes of identity and societal expectations in their series Height and Weight, using bronze castings of their personal clothing. This collection dissects the dual nature of clothing—both as a means of self-expression and as a form of armor. For Rose, clothing not only represents an outward persona but also serves as a protective barrier against the weight of societal judgments, highlighting a constant negotiation between vulnerability and defense.
Suspended in alignment with their body's natural height, the cast garments evoke the physicality of identity, further intensified by the use of bronze. This material adds a sense of permanence and heaviness, symbolizing the enduring impact of external perceptions. The process of gluing the clothing to their body before casting emphasizes the notion of shedding and personal growth. At the same time, for a gender-fluid individual, attire often embodies a duality, balancing self-expression and self-protection. This body of work, therefore, reflects both the liberation and confinement that come with navigating identity through clothing.
