Hearts on Our Sleeves Artist Reception

Hearts on Our Sleeves – Gender Expansive Community in America
Photo Exhibit by Richard Man (3/31-5/31-19 in Fellowship Hall)
Artist Reception March 31 from 12:30 - 1:30 PM in Fellowship Hall
Richard is a photographer specializing in 4 x 5 large format photography who is interested in fine arts, documentary, and portraits of people in the communities in which he is involved. This exhibit features 20+ images from his project of portraits and stories of transgender people. https://richardman.photo/PICS/HeartsOnOurSleeves-Portfolio/

Photo by Richard Man: BJ, 2016
BJ was born intersex. The doctor said “it’s easier to remove bits than add things,” so BJ grew up as female despite having a stocky physique, going as far as playing high school football as a girl. Biology caught up with him in his 20s and his body began to shut down until he had corrective surgery. BJ is a lawyer, spending 20% of his time working pro bono on children’s cases. The rule is that the kids can play with the toys they can reach on the shelves and he has a couple cases of toys.