Destined for Tragedy (Poison, 1/3), 2024

An archive of New Queer Cinema films made between 1985-2005, every scene is categorised into three themes; Poison, Self-destruction and Healing.

‘Poison’ represents negative external opinions and their effect on queer people, often depicted as homophobia surrounding HIV/AIDS. Each screenshot captures the scene where this is most apparent.

The stories told then, are told now (and win awards).

Shown in the Newcastle Graduate Show as part of @freerangeshows at the @trumanbrewery