What’s Inside Violet Cleary (any pronouns) 19, Bronx Violet is a non-binary/queer digital artist and animator from Mount Vernon, New York. He currently attends Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and his work focuses on combining physical mediums with digital art in order to create pieces filled …
ALTARPIECE Theordore Golden (he/they) 26, Brooklyn Theodore is a queer transgender multimedia artist and tattooer currently living and working in Brooklyn, NY, with his husband, two cats, and dog. His work explores queer identity and experience through mythological and theological iconography. He is inspired by …
Deserve to Grow Ransom Scott (she/her/hers) 20, Brooklyn Ransom is a queer trans woman, an undergrad Art education student at Pratt Institute, and an artist driven by her personal experiences, upbringing, and values. Ransom’s dream is to use her art and abilities to ignite passion …
The Prince and his New Lo Li (they/them/theirs) 24, Manhattan Lo Li grew up in Crown Heights Brooklyn, raised by a single mom. Completely self-taught, my artistic purpose is to showcase the wonders of afro-fantasy and futurism. The little mermaid is based off the author’s …
Untitled Jermaine Valentine (he/him/his) 23, Brooklyn Jermaine Valentine is an artist from Brooklyn, NY, self-taught Photographer and Creative Director I create a visualization, acceptance, visibility & Harmony in my work I believe that all people have a story someone can relate to, so I portray …
Untitled Je’Jae Cleo Mizrahi (they/fae) 25, Manhattan [Queer Advocacy, Empowerment, & Autonomy means] to be able to love harder on each other, be honest, supportive, and prioritize the needs of the community, that doesn’t cast anyone aside. To affirm our humanity by making ongoing mantras …
skatin’ n love Jayveon Caines (he/they) 23, Brooklyn New York based illustrator, Jayveon Caines, has been honing his skills in digital & traditional art for the past several years- his work spans a wide range of media: magazine spreads, children’s book illustrations, character designs etc. …
I Am Grace Toledo Grace Toledo (she/her) 18, Brooklyn Grace Toledo is an Aroace artist who creates marker-draw artworks, often utilizing multiple art medias and recycled items such as the street sign used in this piece. I’ve often been told that I can’t be Aroace; …
mi pecho (mi orgullo) Fé Lugo (they/she) 24, Brooklyn Fé Lugo is a gender queer artist from the Bronx who just finished their education at Pratt institute last year. They create art reflective of artisan traditions and modern socio-political concerns. They just recently attended their …
Untitled Ella Musher-Eizenman (she/her/hers) 25, Manhattan This photograph of my fiancée, Abigail, is more than just a portrait—it’s a declaration of love. She gazes softly to the side, as though looking toward our future, one we are building together. In a world where LGBTQIA+ rights …
48 E.D. Franz (he/him/his) 16, Manhattan E.D. Franz is a 16 y/o NYC-based artist who proudly comes from a queer family, and is himself transgender. He has loved art since he was a young child, currently attends an art high school here in New York, …
Trans Rights Darian Acevedo (they/them/theirs) 24, Queens Darian Acevedo is a 24 y/o queer, trans, Latinx artist based in Queens. They go by the artist name Ants And Teeth and you can find them on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok! Queer advocacy, empowerment, and autonomy to …
We are excited to present a showcase of art from Brooklyn YAS Coalition’s Annual LGTBTQIA+ Youth & Young Adult Art Contest. ENTER VIEWING ROOM This year’s theme is: I Am Because We Are: Queer Advocacy, Empowerment, & Autonomy Through Art Artists were asked to …
