โขWโ๐ใฅว ะัั ะจัณัใฅD (Whole New World)๐โจ
โข โฆHัณใฅe N3โฒ ๅฑฑัณะฏ๏ผฌd โข 16โ x 20โ, digital painting, 2024
Iโve been reading โQueer Natures, Queer Mythologiesโ, which is a collection of essays and expansions, published and unpublished, from scholar Sam See.
See asks: how would positioning queerness as a nature change theories of binary attraction, of power, and-or expel sexological fallacies.
As I expand on @_occentatia_ (Occentatia) in direct and indirect mOdAliTies oF mAkIะโ, I think of what natureโs personification of queerness and transness would be. Would it be humanoid? Would it imitate our image? Would it only have two genders if made in the image of a person?Would it feel powerful? Would it produce something small, large, solid, soft, liquid, gaseous? As I have these questions and ideas, I equally ponder on the incorporation of themes like transformation, control, horror, and paradise.
In modern art, the intersection of queerness and nature is increasingly prominent, encouraging a richer understanding of identity, transformation, and power dynamics. As artists explore what it means to embody queerness in natural settings, concepts arise around personification and representation. Scholars like Sam See challenge traditional narratives by reimagining queerness within ecological contexts, prompting us to question preconceived notions of binary classifications in art and nature. This creative discourse invites artists to consider how elements of nature, whether humanoid or otherwise, can challenge societal norms. Digital art serves as a platform for exploring these themes, allowing for vibrant and flexible expressions that resonate with the LGBTQ+ community. The fluidity of digital media mimics the very nature of identities and the beauty of transformation, making it a vital tool for storytelling in contemporary queer narratives. As we reflect on identity through the lens of nature, we find nuanced discussions around control, horror, and paradise, ultimately creating space for deeper connections within the art world.
