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Luz (@aphrodite.aphroditus) - Collective Profile | Ann Arbor, US Recent posts: a woman with dark hair and glasses smiles at the camera during a video call. she is wearing a light blue button-down shirt., the album art for röyksopp's "melody a.m." features a dramatic sunset sky filled with textured clouds in shades of orange and yellow. silhouetted trees line the bottom edge of the image., a scanned page from an academic text discusses the use of the word "fag" among teenage boys, referencing research by pascoe (2012)., a black and white photograph captures a circular fountain with multiple bronze sculptures of human figures. the sculptures are arranged around the fountain's edge, some appearing to be in motion or interacting with each other. lush green trees and fo, this is a movie poster for steven spielberg's 'a.i. artificial intelligence'. the poster features a collage of images, including close-ups of the main characters, a futuristic city skyline, and the film's title. the overall aesthetic is science ficti, this is an oil painting of a young woman standing outdoors. she is wearing a pink, short-sleeved shirt and black pants. the background features trees, a clothesline with laundry, and a utility pole against a cloudy sky., a close-up of a page from a book or academic paper, featuring highlighted text discussing the concept of 'the gaze' and self-perception. the text is dense and academic in nature, with specific phrases and sentences underlined or marked., a woman in a long black dress poses dramatically on a stack of large rocks in an outdoor setting. the album art is for des'ree's 'i ain't movin'' and the song displayed is 'you gotta be'., a close-up shot of a book page with text highlighted and handwritten notes in the margins. the page appears to be from an academic or non-fiction book, with several passages marked in yellow and blue ink., a close-up shot shows a vibrant green succulent plant growing between large, moss-covered rocks. the rocks are textured and appear to be part of a stone wall, with lichen adding a touch of grey and green to their surfaces., a close-up shot of an open book with highlighted text and handwritten notes in the margins. the book appears to be a non-fiction work, possibly academic or philosophical, with dense paragraphs and annotations., a roaring fire burns brightly in a stone fire pit at night, casting a warm glow on the surrounding darkness. logs crackle and sparks fly upwards, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere., a close-up image of a page of text, likely from an academic book or paper. the text discusses philosophical and sociological concepts related to subjectivity, social practices, and the nature of objects. certain phrases are highlighted in different c, an abstract, colorful illustration depicts the mythological figure medusa with her eyes closed, adorned with a crown of snakes and holding the severed head of perseus. the artwork is rendered in acrylic marker, graphite, and oil pastels., a person in a cloak kneels on a rock in a mountainous landscape, holding an axe aloft. runes are carved into the rock., .
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A woman with dark hair and glasses smiles at the camera during a video call. She is wearing a light blue button-down shirt.
Working late today 🤓
The album art for Röyksopp's "Melody A.M." features a dramatic sunset sky filled with textured clouds in shades of orange and yellow. Silhouetted trees line the bottom edge of the image.
Gem.
A scanned page from an academic text discusses the use of the word "fag" among teenage boys, referencing research by Pascoe (2012).
On the word “fag” among teenage boys (Pascoe, 2012, Ch. 3)
Thinking about how we discuss and think about “marginalized” persons or “minoritized” persons, in ways that deminish our agency. If our decisions have not been those of hegemonic cis-heteronormativity why would we expect our outcome to be that? These narratives may orient us toward a devaluing of the lives we’re actively creating and may inform psychological distress.
A black and white photograph captures a circular fountain with multiple bronze sculptures of human figures. The sculptures are arranged around the fountain's edge, some appearing to be in motion or interacting with each other. Lush green trees and fo
This is a movie poster for Steven Spielberg's 'A.I. Artificial Intelligence'. The poster features a collage of images, including close-ups of the main characters, a futuristic city skyline, and the film's title. The overall aesthetic is science ficti
This is an oil painting of a young woman standing outdoors. She is wearing a pink, short-sleeved shirt and black pants. The background features trees, a clothesline with laundry, and a utility pole against a cloudy sky.
Marianna T. Olague (CAA, MFA Painting, 2019) Maya, 2019 Oil painting
A close-up of a page from a book or academic paper, featuring highlighted text discussing the concept of 'the gaze' and self-perception. The text is dense and academic in nature, with specific phrases and sentences underlined or marked.
On the gaze (Figueroa, 2013, p. 145)
A woman in a long black dress poses dramatically on a stack of large rocks in an outdoor setting. The album art is for Des'ree's 'I Ain't Movin'' and the song displayed is 'You Gotta Be'.
A close-up shot of a book page with text highlighted and handwritten notes in the margins. The page appears to be from an academic or non-fiction book, with several passages marked in yellow and blue ink.
Ahmed, 2000, p. 99.
A close-up shot shows a vibrant green succulent plant growing between large, moss-covered rocks. The rocks are textured and appear to be part of a stone wall, with lichen adding a touch of grey and green to their surfaces.
A close-up shot of an open book with highlighted text and handwritten notes in the margins. The book appears to be a non-fiction work, possibly academic or philosophical, with dense paragraphs and annotations.
A roaring fire burns brightly in a stone fire pit at night, casting a warm glow on the surrounding darkness. Logs crackle and sparks fly upwards, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
A close-up image of a page of text, likely from an academic book or paper. The text discusses philosophical and sociological concepts related to subjectivity, social practices, and the nature of objects. Certain phrases are highlighted in different c
(Martinez Rodrigues, 2021, p. 89)
Photo by aphrodite.aphroditus
on what we inherit (Ahmed, 2007, pp.161)
An abstract, colorful illustration depicts the mythological figure Medusa with her eyes closed, adorned with a crown of snakes and holding the severed head of Perseus. The artwork is rendered in acrylic marker, graphite, and oil pastels.
Medusa holding Perseus’ head. 2026. Acrylic marker, graphite, oil pastels.
A person in a cloak kneels on a rock in a mountainous landscape, holding an axe aloft. Runes are carved into the rock.
Durkheim in the new millennium
A close-up image of a page from an academic text discussing psychological concepts like compartmentalization and self-concept. The text is highlighted in various colors, indicating key points or sections.
on compartmentalization (Thomas et al., 2013)
Two swans glide serenely across a calm lake, their reflections mirrored perfectly in the still water. The overcast sky and lush trees lining the shore create a peaceful, natural setting.
A woman stands in a narrow canyon, looking up at the towering rock formations. The textured walls of the canyon create a dramatic and adventurous atmosphere.
A wooden mannequin is featured in this album art for Maria Taylor's song 'Song Beneath the Song' from her album '11:11'. The mannequin wears a necklace with a small pendant.
A serene lake reflects the clear blue sky and surrounding lush green trees. The foreground shows grassy banks and the calm water is dotted with aquatic plants.
social moral high grounds—that make people forget that they should not be judging another human being. Entitlement, informed by dehumanizing logics. With time I’ve learned to not hand over my humanity to people. It’s not up for debate. Like what are we doing here? Grabbing groceries, getting a bite, filling up the gas tank. Then do THAT. We’re not here to debate my humanity—nor yours. I write this as a reminder to you. Do not let anyone deminish you. Do not let someone else’s judgment create shame within you.
A traffic light hangs from wires against a clear blue sky.
The album art for Orbital's song 'Belfast' features a bright yellow background with a large, abstract, star-like shape in a lighter yellow. The Orbital logo is prominently displayed in the upper center of the artwork.
The album art for Enya's "Dark Sky Island" features a moody, blue-toned portrait of the singer. Her gaze is directed downwards, with one hand resting on her chin, conveying a sense of introspection.
A close-up image of a page from a book or academic paper, with text highlighted in yellow. The text discusses the meanings of fetishism in Brazil, touching on cultural practices, medical and spiritual therapies, and the commodification of the female
Edmonds, 2010, p. 60 : on the fetish & medicine
Coming across a plethora of headless torsos/ and anonymized limbs, I can’t help but think about the commodification, thingification, and the object fetishism attributed to flesh. That this human could be anyone —and that in their decapitated state stand to signal an idealized corporeality. An anonymized corporeality that makes legible the historicity of structured classed, racialised, sexed-gendered, ableist, and ageist logics of desire.
A sepia-toned album cover features a portrait of singer Sarah McLachlan resting her head on her arm. The album title 'Surfacing' is written in script above her head.
A close-up shot of three vibrant orange poppies with dark centers, surrounded by green foliage.
peace is underrated.
A drawing of a figure in a green outfit is displayed on a sketchbook, placed on a rug in front of a chair. The artwork features a stylized representation of a person's back, with a focus on the clothing and posture.
A close-up shot of a woman holding a deep red anthurium flower against her chest. Her dark, curly hair frames her face and shoulders, and she wears simple jewelry on her wrist.
A minimalist abstract painting by Mark Rothko features two large blocks of dark green separated by a vibrant red horizontal stripe. The artwork, titled 'No. 15 (Two Greens and Red Stripe)', is presented against a dark background.
Mark Rothko, No. 15 (Two Greens and Red Stripe) Christie's Images Ltd. 2026
A vibrant still life arrangement features a large red anthurium flower and delicate purple orchids, accompanied by a pink rose. The flowers are placed in a vase on a table filled with books, bathed in natural light from a nearby window.
A woman with long, dark, curly hair and glasses takes a mirror selfie. She is wearing a striped long-sleeved shirt and dark pants, crouching down. A sculpture of a monkey covering its mouth is visible in the foreground.
A lone swan glides across a calm lake, its reflection perfectly mirrored on the water's surface. Lush green trees line the distant shore under a bright blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds.
diva.
An abstract figure drawing in red and black media on a light background. The dynamic lines suggest movement and form, with a sense of energy and emotion.
marker, graphite, and oil pastels on paper . (2026).
A woman with dark hair and red lipstick poses on a plain background, with the text "ALLIE X COLLXTION I" above her.
A loose, expressive sketch of a seated female figure in profile, rendered with charcoal and pastel on a light background.
A drag queen in a vibrant purple outfit and cowboy hat performs on stage, adorned with a floral wreath. An audience member is visible in the foreground, watching the performance.
our curiosity to know, cannot trump someone’s privacy.
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