The concept of a post-gender world is really exciting. I’m frequently frustrated that we’re not living in that future yet. We’re not in that future because we haven’t built it yet. I say we’re not building it fast enough. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not the patient type. The slow process of changing culture upsets me. Change is so exciting to me because it means I’ll have a greater variety of experiences in my life. Even if I live to be 150, I know I’ll be sad at the end, thinking about the future I won’t get to see. So, when I see our culture processing the same issues for so many years, I start ranting like an 16 year old punk who just discovered outrage.
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In October, Kim Boekbinder came to San Francisco as part of her Impossible Tour. I photographed the show at the Brick and Mortar Music Hall, and posted them here a short time later. But, the day before her show was a day of glitter and photographs. I’m so excited to finally share what we created that day. Here’s a few of my favorites. The full set follows below.
credits:
Audrey Penven – photography
Kim Boekbinder – modeling, being sparkly and fantastic
QTR Nevermore – lighting assistance, glitter throwing
The 12th annual Edwardian Ball spanned three nights. It started off on Thursday, January 19, at the DNA Lounge with Hubba Hubba Revue’s “Wild West Burlesque.” There were clowns, aerial acts, Le Cancan Bijou, knife throwing, and a drunken Edgar Allen Poe.
On Friday night, the Edwardian World’s Faire at the Regency Ballroom. I arrived just in time for this stunning double trapeze act by the Flynn Creek Circus.
Some time later, I went for a ride on Cyclecide’s bicycle merry go round.
For Saturday night was the ball itself. Dark Garden’s Unfortunate Heiresses fashion show, directed by B.Todi featured the work of Kalico DeLafay and Holly Bobisuthi. My photographs were projected as a backdrop for the show.
Enchanting, as always, Jill Tracy was the next to take the stage. She debuted a new song called “The Colour of the Flame”.
While Jill Tracy played this song, Sasha of the Vau de Vire Society, performed on the aerial silks.
The night was filled with more performances, music, costumes and friends. Click through to see the rest of the photos.
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