By employing the term Transdecision to signify the transition within decision-making processes, Miami-based Venezuelan visual artist Andreina Fuentes Angarita presents a photographic essay titled Transdecision. This work critically examines the legal and psychosocial dimensions necessary for establishing safe and equitable environments for transsexual and transgender communities. The project provides an in-depth perspective on civil guardianship as it relates to the recognition of gender identity, documenting the lived experiences of trans women who have endured social violations, including rejection, contempt, and systemic abuse. Through her work, Angarita invites viewers to confront their own perceptions of gender and identity, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the diversity of human experience.

A central figure in this series is Gabriela Amaya, born in Managua, Nicaragua, in 1994. Having immigrated to the United States as a child, Gabriela is now on the path to U.S. citizenship and will undergo the legal process in Miami to change her name from Gabriel Amaya Cruz to Gabriela Amaya Cruz on her official identification in Florida. As an update to Gabriela’s fights, today all her legal papers and documents reflect her new name and gender.

Andreina Fuentes Angarita (Caracas, Venezuela, 1968) is a visual artist, curator, and cultural producer based in Miami, Florida. Her interdisciplinary practice, which includes photography, video, and performance, focuses on themes of identity, social justice, and human rights, with a particular emphasis on marginalized communities. Through her art, she explores the evolution and adaptation of identities, often highlighting the struggles of socially displaced individuals due to their appearance, political beliefs, social identity, and sexual preferences. Fuentes Angarita's work is deeply rooted in social and cultural critique, using her platform to challenge perceptions, advocate for change, and foster empathy and understanding. In addition to her artistic practice, she is an active curator, bringing diverse voices into conversations that encourage dialogue and highlight the richness of Latin American art and the diaspora. Her work has been exhibited internationally and is recognized for its impact on discussions surrounding identity and social justice.