The hijra (transgender) communities Live in slums of Dhaka. Camera homes in on the unfolding drama, nothing but a short razzmatazz, that reads like a narrative, and exotic hieroglyphics as the protagonists represented make dancing and singing for an absent audience, or as an end in itself.
Panoramic gallery installation with framed portraits displayed across white and gray walls.
Person with long black hair faces away while two brightly dressed figures stand against blue.
Two adults in bright pink and yellow clothing pose with hands on hips against a blue backdrop.
Group of brightly dressed people gathers around a seated person holding a white animal against blue.
Person in black looks downward while brightly dressed figures stand behind against a blue backdrop.
Bright pink fabric sweeps across the foreground while seated musicians and onlookers perform behind.
Green patterned fabric swirls close to the camera, partially obscuring people seated against blue.
Seated person rests their head against a standing person in a pink sari.
Three people arrange pink flowers in the hair of a seated person.
Person in a pink sari poses at center while other figures remain in shadow.
Two adults embrace and kiss before a blue backdrop as another person watches.
Several people apply makeup and jewelry to a seated person in bright pink.
Person in a deep purple sari faces away with one arm extended.
Person in bright pink holds a red rose and looks directly toward the camera.
Person in blue and green drapery poses with one arm raised behind their head.