I’ve been a performance artist most of my life; from playing the villain in school plays as a child, to cosplaying various characters in my burlesque routines for Drrrty Queer. In the midst of all that, I’ve always been passionate about advocacy, and expressing a message through my art. Growing up in Compton, I grew…
Koras De Silva
I am a Two Spirit non-binary visual and erotic artist. Born in the deep south while raised in the Bay Area from early childhood, I was brought up within diverse cultural communities that shaped my identity and craft as a creator, storyteller, performer and exhibitionist. My practice unpacks a various assortment of mediums that explore…
Rawiyah Tariq
I’ve moved around a bit. Colorado Springs was a shock and so was San Jose. I found myself invisible in a way that reeked of avoidance and inconvenience. Moving to Oakland was like rubbing lotion on ashy elbows. I didn’t even realize I was holding my breath so hard, how tense my entire body. Quickly…
Del Phoenix
I identify as non-binary. At times, I use specific terms such as gender fluid or Trans depending on who I am with and the context of the conversation. My gender is fluid in expression and roles, and occasionally in presentation. Although I am masc-leaning, I have a lot of feminine qualities, likes, desires, and…
Melissa
I grew up in a conservative evangelical christian world where I chose to stay even when I left my parents’ home for college – there’s nothing like the safety of a list of strict rules and a clear consequence for not following them. It turns out, though, that being told from your earliest days that…
Morgan
My experience of my gender has felt consistent throughout my life, but how I label and understand it changes. I’ve changed a lot over the years. I’m going to continue changing. I’m a nerd. Gender Id/Pronoun : they/them