It makes me so happy and excited to see my friends post about new projects they’re working on, or projects that they’ve just completed! Knowing that these are people I know and love reminds me that I can make incredible art too.Ĭan you talk about a lesbian in your life or in history whom you look up to? I always figure out a way to get my creativity out nonetheless.Īre there any lesbian or queer artists that inspire you? As you can imagine (unlike me), that leads to a lot of difficulty when it comes to painting. Also, part of my neurodivergence includes aphantasia, which means I cannot see anything in my mind’s eye. My ex and I were both neurodivergent lesbians in some of the most compatible (and incompatible) ways, which led to the two most emotional pieces I’ve done yet. It intersects pretty intimately! Two of the art pieces I’m sharing with you all are actually inspired by my most recent break-up.
How do your identities (lesbian or otherwise) intersect with your art practice? It took getting older and meeting other butch, genderqueer lesbians for me to be like, “If they can identify as a lesbian, that means I can too!” I just hope to be that representation for other people who might be questioning. Trans lesbians, disabled lesbians, neurodivergent lesbians, lesbians of color, asexual lesbians, aromantic lesbians, kinky lesbians, and more! When I was younger, I didn’t feel like I had the “right” to claim lesbian as a label for myself. To me, it means representation of lesbians from all walks of life. What does lesbian visibility mean to you? Gray shared some insights into their art practice, the intersections of their identities, and what lesbian visibility means to them. This year, The Trevor Project is amplifying the work of Gray Muranaga (they/them), Training Coordinator at The Trevor Project and visual artist. At The Trevor Project, we love our lesbian community, and want every young lesbian individual to know that this is a safe place for them. Lesbian Visibility Day, celebrated annually on April 26 since its inception in 2008, is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions and vibrancy of the lesbian community within the larger LGBTQ community.
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