Forest | by Alex Thomas

Forest | by Alex Thomas

Pronouns: They/Them

Forest: This is a digital painting that I created in shortly after a trip to Sherwood Forest in the UK. Being in the forest has always been a very grounding experience for me and this trip was one I took with my partner and we both felt very free and at ease to be ourselves.

Exist in peace: This is a digital painting I created following an influx of difficult news stories about trans people and our political and legal status. This piece was an expression of fatigue and world-weariness. Existing in peace doesn't feel like a big ask, yet that's what we are facing.

Binding: This is a digital piece I created before I was able to access gender affirming care. I wanted to create something that would make myself, and hopefully others, feel better about some of the barriers that can face trans people - some of the things that aren't normally shared or spoken about online. 

Non binary florals: I created this piece becaise I wanted something to implement my love of nature and fauna, with trans-ness and diversity. I selected a daffodil, an iris and a snowdrop as the colours fit well but also because these are spring flowers, so are symbolic of hope, growth and emergence after a period of darkness.