want, most
famously, is Loree's internationally screened, award-winning short
film.
In her words, "want is a
multi-layered video exploring the topic of sex
and disability. There are few
videos that deal with this topic, fewer that delve into the world of
explicit
sexual representation, and still fewer that do so from a queer
perspective. In want I use
sexually explicit
images and everyday moments showing people with disabilities as not
just sexual
but as sexy. In exploring the
question “what is sexy?” I reframe
sites of shame as sites of pride and resistance (personal care
relationships,
bodies that challenge mainstream notions of beauty and desirability,
queer sex,
vulnerability, gender transgression, etc). I also suggest
unspoken benefits to accessible spaces (i.e.
big bathrooms with grab bars) and show them not only as locations of
necessity
but also as places of pleasure. By
posing a complicated, insightful, honest, and sexy image of disability
and
queerness, this piece works to combat the stigma, fear, and shame that
contribute to the desexualization and devaluation of people with
disabilities
and bodily-based oppression in general.
This films seeks to stimulate."
The video is not available online, but information on how to purchase
or screen it can be found in contact and
booking.
want is
also a photo series, taken during the filming of the video of the same
name. It captures moments from the shooting of the sexually explicit
component of the film. Of that day, Loree writes, "The three of us, my
co-star, the video artist, and I) created a space of comfort, beauty,
respect, and desire. To be able to share that with others is truly
remarkable. That day was one of the first times in my life that I felt
truly wanted for exactly who I am" (2010, 135). The comfort, beauty,
respect, and desire are evident, and these photographs offered another
way for Loree to offer that possibility to others.Please see below.
