My ‘Queers Through the Years ‘ exhibition was hosted by Sevenstore in November of 2022, it was dedicated to queer icons, young and old, known and unknown to pay homage to these people who have made us feel seen throughout history. The exhibition was interactive and included gloves, temporary tattoos, floor vinyls and a vogue runway alongside the 14 original Screen prints.

The runway installation was a nod to the ball scene which is a pivotal part within queer history. It was a place where people could find community and acceptance in a world that did not view their existence as worthy. I wanted to create this feeling throughout my exhibition and within my work as a whole.

The work Sailor Jenny work subverts the typical Sailor Jerry tattoos by transforming them into a collection of people who are queer, disabled, plus size, trans, sexually liberated and also reimagines the typical iconography with images of protest, riot and same sex love. Tattoos are about affirming your identity and as a queer person my identity has often been up for debate. This project is not only about taking back identity but also turning the tables and finding community within spaces that we’ve often never seen ourselves before.