Being Represented by Data is Like Losing a Part of Yourself

Being Represented by Data is Like Losing a Part of Yourself

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Being Represented by Data is Like Losing a Part of Yourself

"Cyberspace is not built for those like me, yet I thrive inside it."

2024

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A video work which reflects on the conflicting natures of gender, bodies, queerness, algorithms, glitches, and data.

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