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Reflection of ME

Natasha “Courage” Bacchus

Natasha Courage Bacchus is a Tkaronto-Guyanese Black Deaf Queer Female, and former Deaf olympian. This new video work shares her experiences of personal trauma within the broader context of a white, patriarchal, colonial society. The video runs for 5 minutes and 32 seconds. It is in ASL with English captions and a music soundtrack. Also available is a version with Extended Audio Description. A transcript of the Extended Audio Description can be found below the video. For a content warning, go to the bottom of the page.

Courage is wearing a yellow tube top and white hairband, we see her toned back with her hand reaching across her shoulder to grip pieces of tape with writing on it. The visible writings are 'Slut' and 'Big Nose'. Her emotional face is reflected on a big mirror with red frame.
Natasha “Courage” Bacchus, “Reflection of ME (2021)”, video still. Image courtesy of the artist.

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Content warning: The video references the artist’s personal experiences of racism and heteropatriarchy. Words may be triggering or uncomfortable for certain audiences.

Reflection of ME – by Natasha “Courage” Bacchus. To learn more about the artist and their work, read Natasha Courage Bacchus’ artist statement and biography.