Rad Hourani's "ANATOMY" series interrogates the constructed notions of gender and race through a photographic and digital dissection of the human form. Drawing from the biblical Genesis narrative, where woman was created from man, the series explores the enduring societal divisions based on gender. Rad juxtaposes flawless, athletic bodies to challenge these constructs, raising the provocative question: Before gender-specific garments, is there a body?

"ANATOMY" digitally dissects the human body with precision to create genderless compositions. After extensive study of human morphology, Rad reconstructed garments that transcend gender, age, and tradition. This search for neutrality led to the invention of the first gender-neutral patterns and a new unisex sizing system. This resulting photographic series graphically positions nudes to obscure the concept of gender, transforming bodies into landscapes of light, shadow, and movement.

Each series within "ANATOMY" approaches the balance of harmonious language differently. Rad makes incisions to separate faces and bodies, repeating parts to create unity while deconstructed sinuous forms evoke a strong sense of singularity. This blend of individuality and universality functions as a unifying force, treating the body as a language.

The dynamic physical body transitions into tableaux, where some anatomical elements are recognizable while others act as "trompe l'oeil," suggesting an arm may look like a leg or a letter. Rad's geometric representation of anatomy offers multiple readings, recomposed into new forms. The shift from muscular to slender shapes reflects the evolving archetypes of beauty, highlighting the complexity of our understanding of the human form. "ANATOMY" serves as both an illusion and a statement, articulating a contemporary gaze that encompasses a multiplicity of beliefs.

Through this series, Rad Hourani invites us to reconsider the boundaries of identity and the essence of the human form. "ANATOMY" stands as a testament to the fluidity of self and the potential for art to transcend traditional notions of gender and race, offering a new paradigm that treats the body as a universal language.

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