These two pieces are from a series titled, “A Lover’s Discourse,” inspired by the book of the same name, written by French philosopher Roland Barthes. The book is a psychological exploration of romantic longing, the broken heart and what it means to love. My photographs are a visual reinterpretation from the perspective of a lesbian lover’s inner monologue.

Chris J. Russo is a queer multi-disciplinary artist living in Los Angeles. Her work has been exhibited at AC Gallery in Hollywood, The Artist Tree in West Hollywood, and at ACCA Gallery, Beverly Hills. Her award-winning films have screened at Sundance and hundreds of film festivals internationally.