Unknown Gender Collection (#4)

Roast lamb being sliced with knife and carving fork, side view

Slicing a selection of fresh fruit on a wooden chopping board, high angle view

Green apple being thinly sliced on chopping board, front view

Rice paper being wrapped around steamed seafood filling, close up

Cleaving a coconut in half

Coconut pieces being peeled with large knife, close up

Raw shortbread biscuits being laid on baking tray, high angle view

Soaked broad beans in a bowl being pinched to remove skins, close up

Rinsing beans in a sieve

Roast shoulder of pork being sliced with knife and carving fork, side view

Using a scraper to drag melted chocolate mixture back and forth across work surface

Peeled cucumber being grated on metal grater, side view

Sliced roast pork served with crackling, onions, lemons and fresh sage, view from above

Chilies dry-roasting in frying pan, view from above

Raw beef joint in a roasting pan being brushed with oil, close up

Spooning syrup over fruit salad served in a shallow plate

Rind on shoulder of pork being scored with a sharp knife, high angle view

Pouring mixture of lemon and orange juice over bananas in a blender

Pastry being rolled with rolling pin, high angle view

Blocks of tamarind paste being added to water in saucepan, close up

Water being poured into pan lined with juices from cooked chicken, front view

Using palm of right hand to press down dough

Adding red wine to mixture of chicken, mushrooms, onions, bacon and tomato passata, stirring

Cutting kidney into bite-sized pieces

Preparing courgette flowers by pulling sepals from around base and pulling out stamen

Removing the cloth covering a ball of risen dough

Using wooden spoon to stir mixture of finely chopped onions, tomatoes and peppers in a frying pan (tawa masala)

Rolling pin being used to flatten chicken fillet wrapped in cling film, high angle view

Chocolate shavings being pressed around the side of Mozart cake with a palette knife

Block of chocolate being broken into pieces with a knife on a chopping board, high angle view

Cutting dough into quarters

Hands wearing oven glove with fairy cakes in cake tin

Lamb stock being poured over pieces of raw lamb in metal saucepan, high angle view

Sabayon cream being mixed in a saucepan with metal whisk, high angle view

Edge of Naan bread cooking in wok being lifted with tongs, high angle view

Using knife and hands to pull away bone from a leg of lamb

Using a piping bag to decorate layers of Frankfurter Kranz cake with buttercream

Minced meat rolled into balls and patted flat

Slicing off stalky top and skin of a pineapple

Placing raw doughnuts into a pan containing hot oil, high angle view

Using a brush to spread lemon syrup on top of a cake

Meringue being piped in a spiral on baking tray, high angle view

Green herbs being crushed with pestle and mortar, view from above

Beaten raw egg being poured over heated fat in frying pan, side view

Peeling off skin of split chestnuts

Stirring in curry ingredients, blurred motion

Stirring egg mixture with wooden spoon, side view

Kugelhopf dough being shaped into a ball, close up

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"Exploring the Unknown: A Journey Beyond Gender Boundaries" The Wright brothers' 1903 Flyer plane soars, a symbol of breaking free from conventional limitations. Using a wallpaper steam stripper and scraper to remove layers, revealing a blank canvas for self-discovery. Taddeo Gaddi's "The Presentation of the Virgin" captures an enigmatic figure challenging societal norms in the 14th century. The Montgolfier hot air balloon hangs gracefully, defying gravity and embracing the thrill of venturing into uncharted territories. Unlocking casement window locks with a key signifies opening doors to new perspectives and possibilities. Local farmers planting rice by hand exemplify how traditional roles can be redefined without gender constraints. A boat gently glides on a placid lake, mirroring our journey towards understanding and acceptance beyond gender labels. Trekking up snowy mountains embodies resilience in facing challenges that transcend gender boundaries. Sign language hand positions showcase inclusivity as we communicate through diverse means beyond spoken words alone. Accidentally scolding oneself with boiling water serves as a reminder that progress comes with risks but also opportunities for growth and transformation. Pioneering aircrafts represent courageously pushing boundaries to defy expectations based on gender stereotypes. Stripping paint from wooden surfaces using heat guns and scrapers reflects shedding societal preconceptions to reveal one's authentic self. In this captivating collage of images, we celebrate those who challenge conventions, embrace ambiguity, and embark on an extraordinary journey towards discovering their true selves—beyond the confines of known genders.