“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson
These words surely resonate with us all; after all discovering ourselves is what life is all about. But let us not forget those who have to fight desperately just to be who they are. As the month of June has come upon us, we wish to celebrate the many talented queer artists who are using their art and their platforms to bring a much-needed change to our society.
Let’s introduce ourselves to Arzoo (she/they) who goes by Arzoodles on Instagram as a force of nature. She is an illustration, animation and graphics designer who has an abundance of charm. Their work is an amazing collision of fun, awareness and a sight for sore eyes. Using art as a form of activism, their work is beyond words. Check out her instagram page to support their art!
Sakshi Singh (she/they) knows how to immaculately blend her words with art. A 20 year old poet and artist, they have mastered traditional art as well as digital. Her poetry will hit you at 90 mph, overwhelming you in the best way possible. The way they phrase their words, the aesthetic of their poetries with her original illustrations will simply leave you spell-bound!
Next up, let’s meet Actor and Dance & Fashion designer Norden Sherpa. He’s won the Video wars of UTV Bindas and spreads his talent through teaching. Be it Jazz, contemporary, freestyle or Bollywood-he’s got all the range. Speaking of fashion, one can take quite a few styling tips from him!
Singer, Songwriter and Composer John Oinam (he/him) made himself well-known on many reality shows. He reached the Top 10 of the Stage season 2 and was also in the Top 30 of Indian Idol. He’s also the lead vocalist of the band BlueMeadow. He’s a proud proponent of acceptance and self-love and his debut EP is out now! Make sure to show some love!
Vasu Primlani is an unstoppable force of comedy. But she isn’t just a standup comedian, she’s also a corporate trainer, marathon runner, triathlete, somatic therapist and police trainer. Talk about an impressive resume! Moreover, her passion for environmental protection is also unrivalled. In 2015, she was also awarded the Nari Shakti Award by the Government of India.
Our final artist has lent her artistic touch to many amazing projects. Priya Dali (she/they). They are the art director at Gaysi Family and are amazingly proficient in Art direction, illustrations, Typography and Creative direction. Her art focuses a lot on LGBTQIA themes in hopes of a better tomorrow! Clearly, art is the way to bring change.
As this campaign along with pride month comes to an end, it’s important to remind ourselves that the fight isn’t over. Pride isn’t just a big party, but a protest. Speak up, show your support in whatever ways you can.
And on that note, to all our readers, we wish you a very happy pride month.
