(Im)perceptible: the Queer and Now

Curated by Tri.

(Documented by McKenzie Fitz)

The fear of what’s ahead may create a daunting and debilitating reality in our present minds where we lose parts of ourselves. There’s no denying that what is upon us is scary, but we must carry on and do what we can to support one another. It is a power greater than anything to love the earth, our people, and one’s self, because with love comes a great strength of joy. As long as love is prioritized, the pain of this moment won’t last forever. This exhibition showcases the voices of the queers of right now, but we wouldn’t be here without the queers that came before us: queers who existed loudly in worlds that lacked any bit of mainstream appeal, and who fought for us to be here. To live authentically as one’s self is an act of defiance in the name of love that opposes the voices of bigotry. To live freely may fuel outrage in others who are unwilling to understand their own identity, but it is through this freedom that we make room for those who are ready to learn, and understand. This is the legacy of the queers, and like our elders, it is our duty to preserve this tradition for future generations. This show is dedicated to the femmes, butches, enbies, and every queer in between from every point in time, but especially those in the now. It is our time. Thank you.

Artists featured: Tali Halpern, Yaelin Calages Kim, Samantha Reed, Kenzie Lipe, Victoria Hill, Samuel Schwindt, Yiwei Leo Wang, Zoelle Nagib, Emma Varano, McKenzie Fitz, Elizabeth Evans and Francis Karisny.