From the moment we were born, society has given us many gender stereotypes: men are tough and strong while women are gentle and graceful. We have always thought that these are as unbreakable as the laws in science. When we realise that we are different from the stereo- types, self-doubt and anxiety arise and this leads to fear. Turning a blind eye may become a convenient choice, yet facing it bravely can bring us different wonderments.

In order to encourage the public to pay continuous attention to and sup- port the gay rights movement, every June is designated as "Pride Month", and groups around the world organize activities to promote respect for the LGBT community.

To celebrate Pride Month, BIKUTAMALAMIA has teamed up with SALLYcoco, the first gender-friendly sex shop in Hong Kong, to hold an art showcase titled <<:Je suis d'accord.>> at the Tsim Sha Tsui store, featuring six paintings with the themes of mirrors and plants. BIKUTAMALAMIA believes that mirrors can best reflect the true self as it cannot be concealed or avoided; and each plant is unique. Despite the similar appearance, the uniqueness of each plant can be found under careful observation. Be it the shape of the leaves or the color of the stamens, various combinations result in thousands of different independent individuals, just like people: some are strong but gentle while some are tall but delicate. The diversity of plants perceives our unique body and mind.

The title of art showcase <<:Je suis d'accord.>> means "I am OK". No matter how the outside world defines you, believe in your own choices, define who you are by yourself, accept and embrace your innate charac- teristics and say "I am OK" to yourself constantly, face your truest radi- ance bravely and lead a unique and wonderful life. Through this solo art showcase, BIKUTAMALAMIA wants to promote the theme of gender diversity and encourage the LGBT community not to limit their true selves or hide their true colors that could have shined due to the ‘boundaries’ of their inborn gender and society’s stereotypes of the gender, but to face their true nature.