Pau Pescador's 'Amor Prohibido' at Tyler Parker Presents Confronts Trans Surveillance
Pau Pescador, a trans femme artist, showcased her exhibition 'Amor Prohibido' at Tyler Parker Presents in Los Angeles, delving into the precarious nature of queer visibility in a world that punishes gender nonconformity. The exhibition, which concluded on July 18th, included 118 photographs and a video piece, featuring series such as 'How do you solve a problem like…' and the titular 'Amor Prohibido' Polaroids. Utilizing the camera as a surveillance instrument, Pescador liberates representations of her trans experience, confronting the cisnormative imagery enforced by legal and monitoring systems. The video 'The body becomes space…' combines found footage with personal recordings, illustrating experiences of public harassment and border interrogation. The exhibition received a review from Barbara Patterson, a Los Angeles-based writer and legal expert.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Amor Prohibido' by Pau Pescador at Tyler Parker Presents in Los Angeles.
- Closed on July 18th.
- Featured 118 photographs and a video artwork.
- Includes series 'How do you solve a problem like…' and 'Amor Prohibido' Polaroids.
- References 2015 NIST report on facial recognition detecting 'intruders' in gender-segregated areas.
- Video 'The body becomes space…' includes found footage and personal clips.
- Review by Barbara Patterson, writer and legal professional.
- Gallery address: 560 N. Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004.
Entities
Artists
- Pau Pescador
Institutions
- Tyler Parker Presents
- National Institute of Standards and Technology
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States