Stripped Naked - Gaysi Family
This illustration was a commissioned piece for Gaysi Family - an online forum and website that provides a voice and a safe space to desis (people from the South Asian Subcontinent) that identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Queer. Take a look at the beautiful poem by Zoey, here.
CONCEPT
When I first read the confessional piece, the idea of a remote, anonymous circle of validation came to mind. The poet seeks some sort of affirmation of their individual reality through virtuality. The only way I could conceptualize the absurdity of proving one's gender identity was through the annoying, time consuming, tedious Google Capcha pop-ups that scream in your face: IF YOU'RE NOT A ROBOT, SELECT ALL BOXES WITH FIRE HYDRANTS IN THEM. Sigh. How many boxes does it take to tell people who you are?
