The struggle of being seen without being consumed.
It suggests that access to the "bi" experience or individual is restricted, perhaps as a defense mechanism against the fetishization or erasure often faced by bisexual people. Bi Appointment Only.mp4
While a video file is a frozen moment in time, the identity it represents is inherently fluid, creating a poignant irony. The struggle of being seen without being consumed
The phrase "By Appointment Only" evokes a sense of formal exclusion and professional distance. By combining this with a queer signifier, the work critiques how modern dating and social interactions have become increasingly scheduled and clinical. Bi Appointment Only.mp4
Based on the title this essay explores the intersections of digital ephemerality, queer identity, and the transactional nature of modern intimacy. The Digital Artifact as Identity