Kiss My Hyphen | On Love Across Margins
ink painting animation
4 min. 40 sec. (2007)
Often used to connect parts of our identity, the hyphen is a sign that both unites and divides, defines and misleads.
It is supposed to represent diversity within a person, and yet I often feel that is so inadequate in explaining who we are—our complex communities, histories, and selves—and most importantly, our connection to each other.
What happens when this mark comes between two people in love?
4 min. 40 sec. (2007)
Often used to connect parts of our identity, the hyphen is a sign that both unites and divides, defines and misleads.
It is supposed to represent diversity within a person, and yet I often feel that is so inadequate in explaining who we are—our complex communities, histories, and selves—and most importantly, our connection to each other.
What happens when this mark comes between two people in love?
