Hermit in cocoon

Alexis Santay

He is tired of being perceived based on how his body looks and the way his voice sounds. He purposely hides from the world to preserve his growth in authenticity. The abyss of isolation is maddening but every time he attempts to connect with the society he misses so much, it pushes him back to the darkness. . Hermit in Cocoon is a piece about the isolation transgender people are facing. It’s about transformation in secret and darkness and the suffering of the constant yearning for belonging.