‘trans fem nude’ by Ánthromorph: Highlighting the Fluid Nature of Gender and Sexuality in Humanity and Nature

Artist Ánthromorph has been creating body art where they use make-up and prosthetics to transform themselves into post-human beings. These creatures meant to embody an evolved human species, exist without defined gender or sexuality. Aside from that, they also appear to be humanoid forms of multiple plants and animals fused together. In one of their most recent pieces, trans fem nude, a series of self-portraits where Ánthromorph wears their creature masks, they affirm that these creations have been a “life jacket” in their own journey as a trans femme person. 

Post-human forms, which derive from other species in the natural world, show that gender and sexual fluidity exist in countless species, including clownfish and dogs. The pieces have, therefore, helped affirm Ánthromorph' journey in transitioning, modifying their bodies to better suit their gender identity. 

In a letter accompanying trans fem nude, Ánthromorph also wrote about how after helping themselves, they now hope that their post-human beings can also help other people come to terms with the fluid nature of their gender and sexuality. This is why trans fem nude by Ánthromorph is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal for Gender Equality.

Ánthromorph’s trans fem nude redefines the boundaries of identity by merging humanity with nature, creating post-human beings that transcend traditional notions of gender and sexuality. Through their self-portraits, the artist draws on the fluidity found in countless other species to affirm their own trans femme journey, using art as a “life jacket” for self-expression and transformation. By sharing these creations, Ánthromorph hopes to empower others to embrace their own fluid identities, as Ánthromorph puts it “[…] Now this safety jacket should be used as visual empowerment for others. People that need to be liberated and access transcendence from their body limitations, like I did back then.” 

Find out more about trans fem nude and other pieces by Ánthromorph on their website www.anthr0morph.com or Instagram @anthr0morph.