Mackenzie Gittelson

The Hive presents a series of vignettes that depict a singular character, Luxx, navigating various domestic settings while embodying different versions of themselves. Luxx becomes a vessel through which complex themes unfold, delving into the nuances of gender and identity through constant physical and affective transformations. As Luxx navigates time and space, the vignettes mirror the fluid and multifaceted nature of identity. Luxx’s ever-changing forms personify not only the possibilities of self-expression but also the conflict between internal desire and external expectations. 

Mackenzie Gittelson is a fine artist from Los Angeles, California, whose practice is rooted in both photography and video. Her work explores the intersection of visual storytelling and personal identity.