Title

“To Be Watched & To Be Seen”

Creator

Ampatzis, Odysseas

Abstract

Having explored the dimensions, ethical limitations and conditions under which poverty is represented through various mediums (literature, photography, videography, documentaries, theater) throughout the course of HHU 2208, my creative project aims to ethically and effectively represent three individuals (trans and non-binary).

The goal of my project was to portray that poverty can, in fact, be ethically represented if certain measures are cautiously applied. Moreover, as these three individuals (and a large plethora of the trans community), are facing a hard time in being able to afford hormones or surgeries, I had also created a fundraiser and encouraged my classmates to donate, reaching the total donation of 245 euros.

Lastly, this project aimed to point out that the financial issues that come with being trans, are not talked about enough; Not being able to cis-pass is life threatening, due to dysphoria as well as due to the anti-trans sentiment that may clock these individuals, leading to discrimination or violence.

Keywords

Poverty

Trans Identity

Representation

Subject

interdisciplinary

Date Available

May 23, 2025

Type

Video

Course

HHU/HSS 2208 Poverty as Spectacle

Course Offering Term

Fall Semester 2024

Instructor

Axiotou, Georgia

Session

Honors Creative Projects

Location

Student Lounge

Event

Year 2025 | 9th Annual Student Research and Creative Arts Symposium