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Image Description: Four figures, shrouded in gauzy silver, turquoise, crimson and beige sheer fabric atop their salakots (Asian-Strykers conical hats), crouch forward gesturing to the Earth. Surrounded by blackness, they stand, casting shadow on a light grey marley floor. There is a long piece of white plastic sheeting strewn across the floor in the foreground.
Photo: Brandon Aquino

Sarswela: Recovering from Twisted Tongues

E. Wallis Cain Carbonell

‘Find your way back… follow my hum.’

Two dancers are intertwined, reaching upwards with their arm while in a lunge. Behind them, two other duets of dancers are intertwined making similar reaching shapes. The lighting is dim and warm, and the dancers wear multicolored pedestrian clothing. They are soft, with open palms and gently bent arms.
Photo: Owen Burnham

Staring Back at You

Rachel DeForrest Repinz

“Where the Violets Bloom” illuminates stories of queer love, joy, violence, and community.

Photo: Anne Vetter

Self-Acceptance is a Journey

Ellen Miller

The beauty in Cannon’s work is its ability to draw you in as he externalizes his struggle, conflict, and joy.