My practice embodies the experiences I have with people in the marginalised queer community – both on and offline. It’s no stretch to say that queerness continues to render one an outlaw in society. To hide or to resist? Given the disturbing circumstances our world is currently facing, I consider it a matter of utmost urgency to speak out now. We must look out for how our freedoms might be stripped from us and to resist the encroachments of fascism and oppression. In any case, the dark cloud did not arise in 2020 – it only became more visible.

A loud and clear vision that reveals its relevance to this open call, but moreover the urgency of pushing the queer body's visibility in a broader context. Systematical change comes from within.

Submitting the recently made paper cut-out 'Blue Bondage'. Inspired by a photograph by Lucas Bihler.

'Blue Bondage'
August 2020
29,7 x 42 cm

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