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This black-and-white image depicts two figures in a surreal setting, surrounded by a dark forest of thin, bare branches. The figure on the left leans forward with closed eyes, wearing a form-fitting outfit adorned with long, textured, tentacle-like extensions. Their face is decorated with small white dots, and their expression appears serene or melancholic. The figure on the right is dressed in an elaborate, sculptural costume embellished with organic, textured elements resembling mollusks or fungi. Their face features dark, irregular markings, and they wear a headpiece wrapped in fabric and adorned with rounded shapes. One hand gently touches their face with a small, egg-like object, while the other arm is wrapped in layered fabric and sculptural forms. Their eyes are half-closed, enhancing the dreamlike, otherworldly aesthetic. The composition, lighting, and costumes evoke a sense of mystery, as if the characters belong to a mythical or extraterrestrial realm. The image conveys an ethereal, ritualistic, or performative quality, blending elements of nature, fantasy, and avant-garde fashion.

Floating in Ecosystems

Rio Cinema 107 Kingsland High Street, London

  This screening brings together the work of queer East and Southeast Asian artists based in Scotland, showcasing bold explorations of identity, transformation, and community. The films in this programme […]

£3 – £15