TDOV 2021
Welcome to our Trans Day of Visibility art gallery! We wanted to host this virtual gallery to highlight the work of amazing trans artists at the University of Minnesota. Art is one way that our community connects, with everything online its more important than ever for our community to be visible.
So, let's celebrate art and our trans community!
We thank the artists and collaborators who made this possible and hope that it can serve as once piece of a larger movement of trans visibility, resilience, and justice.
View the works below or as a PDF zine. The second version is re-ordered for printing at home!
So, let's celebrate art and our trans community!
We thank the artists and collaborators who made this possible and hope that it can serve as once piece of a larger movement of trans visibility, resilience, and justice.
View the works below or as a PDF zine. The second version is re-ordered for printing at home!
Morgan La Casse | they/he
Morgan La Casse is a Minnesota-based designer, illustrator, and artist pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design and a BA in Art. Their previous projects include book design, screen printing, and digital drawing and painting. When they’re not making art, they’re obsessively reading books - sometimes up to 20 in one month! More of their work can be found at @morguedesign on Instagram.
Morgan La Casse is a Minnesota-based designer, illustrator, and artist pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design and a BA in Art. Their previous projects include book design, screen printing, and digital drawing and painting. When they’re not making art, they’re obsessively reading books - sometimes up to 20 in one month! More of their work can be found at @morguedesign on Instagram.
Alex N. | he/him
Art has always been a passion of mine. It is something that has always been consistent in my life even though the content of it is always changing. Some of my proudest pieces are my oil paintings, which I worked on during my transition. They don't have anything to do with being trans, but they remind me of the places I've been and the wonderful feelings that I felt despite the difficulty of socially and medically transitioning.
Art has always been a passion of mine. It is something that has always been consistent in my life even though the content of it is always changing. Some of my proudest pieces are my oil paintings, which I worked on during my transition. They don't have anything to do with being trans, but they remind me of the places I've been and the wonderful feelings that I felt despite the difficulty of socially and medically transitioning.
Euan Lim | he/him
Hi, I'm Euan! I'm a Asian-American, genderqueer artist currently enrolled at the U of M's College of Biological Science. My favorite activity is writing; I'm currently working on a serial, as well as several short stories, that I hope to publish someday. I also love drawing, cooking, and listening to music. You can find more of my art at @og.atg on Instagram or at og-atg on DeviantArt!
Hi, I'm Euan! I'm a Asian-American, genderqueer artist currently enrolled at the U of M's College of Biological Science. My favorite activity is writing; I'm currently working on a serial, as well as several short stories, that I hope to publish someday. I also love drawing, cooking, and listening to music. You can find more of my art at @og.atg on Instagram or at og-atg on DeviantArt!
M | he/him
Queer artist from the land of koolaid and corn. Portfolio available upon request. Contact: [email protected]
Queer artist from the land of koolaid and corn. Portfolio available upon request. Contact: [email protected]
Wren Friedrich | name only or they
Hey I'm Wren! I like exploring the relationship between my physical body and the world around me. I'm interested in the similarities (and differences) between presentation of self in art and presentation of self in life. I also have a cat named Juliet and I think she's neat.
Hey I'm Wren! I like exploring the relationship between my physical body and the world around me. I'm interested in the similarities (and differences) between presentation of self in art and presentation of self in life. I also have a cat named Juliet and I think she's neat.
Ria Muehleis | they/them
I play ten instruments, I love animals and plants, and I have too many hobbies
I play ten instruments, I love animals and plants, and I have too many hobbies
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Frustrations from Earth
This EP is dedicated primarily to my inner demons but also to ghosts and a few people from my past that can no longer haunt me. Listen on bandcamp at: riamuehleis.bandcamp.com/album/frustrations-from-earth |
Ivy Bolthouse | they/them
Ivy is a queer and trans multidisciplinary artist as well as a student pursuing a degree in Gender, Women, Sexuality Studies and Art. Art has played a role in Ivy's life since childhood, and they enjoy learning new techniques and exploring different mediums. Ivy's other passions include community-centered advocacy, cooking and baking, and dogs, particularly corgis.
Ivy is a queer and trans multidisciplinary artist as well as a student pursuing a degree in Gender, Women, Sexuality Studies and Art. Art has played a role in Ivy's life since childhood, and they enjoy learning new techniques and exploring different mediums. Ivy's other passions include community-centered advocacy, cooking and baking, and dogs, particularly corgis.
Evan Nickchen | he/they
I currently am a freshman at the University of Minnesota pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering. I came out as FtM transgender halfway through high school, and have recently started identifying as transmasculine and gender non-conforming. Between intense dysphoria and isolation before coming out, and bullying and harassment after, I struggled with anxiety and depression through most of high school. As I began to heal, quarantine started, leading to fluctuations in my mental health. In order to combat these fluctuations, I started experimenting with resin art and the focus, planning, and uncertainty that came with this creation helped me to feel more confident and comfortable in myself. I am very glad for this opportunity to share my story and art, and if you would like to see more, follow @evantylerarts on instagram!
I currently am a freshman at the University of Minnesota pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering. I came out as FtM transgender halfway through high school, and have recently started identifying as transmasculine and gender non-conforming. Between intense dysphoria and isolation before coming out, and bullying and harassment after, I struggled with anxiety and depression through most of high school. As I began to heal, quarantine started, leading to fluctuations in my mental health. In order to combat these fluctuations, I started experimenting with resin art and the focus, planning, and uncertainty that came with this creation helped me to feel more confident and comfortable in myself. I am very glad for this opportunity to share my story and art, and if you would like to see more, follow @evantylerarts on instagram!
Lalita Prachanty | she/they
I am a fourth-year non-binary individual from the suburbs of Minnesota pursuing the arts with a minor in design! I hope to become an illustrator in the future and my art is highly inspired by abstracted artstyles from Japanese animation! I tend to view my own art as a collection of personal illustrations with original characters who take part in surrealist-fantasy narratives. Feel free to reach me out on instagram at @croviidae !
I am a fourth-year non-binary individual from the suburbs of Minnesota pursuing the arts with a minor in design! I hope to become an illustrator in the future and my art is highly inspired by abstracted artstyles from Japanese animation! I tend to view my own art as a collection of personal illustrations with original characters who take part in surrealist-fantasy narratives. Feel free to reach me out on instagram at @croviidae !
Jason Nawrocki | he/him
Hi, my name is Jason! I'm a recently transferred art major at the U, and I specialize in both ceramic and illustrative artwork. A lot of my artwork, in some way or another, has been informed by my experiences as a trans man. I've recently been focusing on the lived human experience, as well as the relationship between the mind and human body.
Hi, my name is Jason! I'm a recently transferred art major at the U, and I specialize in both ceramic and illustrative artwork. A lot of my artwork, in some way or another, has been informed by my experiences as a trans man. I've recently been focusing on the lived human experience, as well as the relationship between the mind and human body.
Toby Skip Seegert | he/him
I am primarily a traditional and digital artist. I focus heavily on drawing with some work in animation. If I’m not drawing, you can oftentimes find me crocheting or knitting! I love creating art and it brings me joy to share my thoughts with the world.
I am primarily a traditional and digital artist. I focus heavily on drawing with some work in animation. If I’m not drawing, you can oftentimes find me crocheting or knitting! I love creating art and it brings me joy to share my thoughts with the world.
Mendoza | he/they
Mendoza is an art student turned business student graduating in Spring 2021 with with a degree in Public and Nonprofit Management (and marketing!) He is a multidisciplinary artists with a lot of love for print making and getting his hands dirty. More his art and bad photography can be found on instagram @mndza_l. Please hire me I'm graduating!
Mendoza is an art student turned business student graduating in Spring 2021 with with a degree in Public and Nonprofit Management (and marketing!) He is a multidisciplinary artists with a lot of love for print making and getting his hands dirty. More his art and bad photography can be found on instagram @mndza_l. Please hire me I'm graduating!