The collection of writings came to Frits Fairhurst, as a response to the HIV/AIDS crisis. Viewpoints, have changed somehow, to become a historical reference, to inform others that survival without support does become syndrome.
The collection of writings came to Frits Fairhurst, as a response to the HIV/AIDS crisis.
Works of his gay identity's examination of itself include short story and social commentary.
Frits wanted to let others know that gay men had been affected, effected, and infected.
The first entry; "Lips", was written at the very beginning of Fairhurst's undergraduate education.Although rather formal in it's design, the content looks at gay relationships between friends in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
Other pieces go on to examine inequities in social structure, as in the piece "Parajito".Also. the inflammatory political commentary eulogizing dead gay men in "Burn the Quilt",adds a very emotional answer of action to the loss and mourning of the gay male population.Other pieces foreshadow years to come, and the behavioral responses needed to be expressed,for example "Intimate Responsibility".
Not created to be cutting edge, but probably perceived as such, few read or saw this collection of video footage.
Looking back, Frits wondered how survival even became possible. with the lack of response the majority population demonstratedas tens of thousands of gay men died, sacrificed without concern.
Now everyone will be exposed to these viewpoints, which in Frits' mind,have changed somehow, to become a historical reference, to inform others that survival without support does become syndrome.
Since it's production shoot in 1992, "Survival Syndrome" has become somewhat of a time capsule,who's message as relevant today, as it was during the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
