ROXANNE
I’m Anthony. I was born gay. In the evenings I go out to the city where there are a lot of drag shows. Everyone dresses up like I do. One day I want to get married. I can’t wait!” Anthony, 2013NSW, Australia Artist : Belinda Mason Series : Outing Disability Size : 850mm x 580mm […]…
INTERSECTIONS
“My name is Bryan. I’m Deaf, gay and Aboriginal. I grew up in a family that is completely Deaf so it was just natural. I’m lucky in a sense to have those three different intersections and lucky to be very accepted in each of these three different areas.” Bryan, 2013NSW, Australia Artist : Belinda Mason […]…
SIGN OF ACCEPTANCE
“I am CJ. I was born Deaf into a hearing family. I am a fully signing Deaf person and I’m gay. People have been very accepting of my sexuality, it has never been a problem. I’m lucky to have a community that is very accepting.” CJ, 2013NSW, Australia Artist : Belinda Mason Series : Outing […]…
STRENGTH OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT
“My name is Michael. I have an intellectual disability and I’m gay. For people with an intellectual disability to be accepted it’s like a building with ramps for people who are in wheelchairs – they put ramps up so the people in wheelchairs can come in. The gay community need to put up some social […]…
PEACE. PASSION. PRIDE
“My name is Michael. I used to be a painter and decorator. Being gay, HIV positive, and now having a disability has been a challenge but I get through it. I’ve grown into it, I’ve become comfortable with myself. I’m me at the end of the day. My wrist bands are from the rainbow flag. […]…
MY BEST FRIEND
Nathan & Aek, 2013NSW, Australia Artist : Belinda Mason Series : Outing Disability Size : 850mm x 580mm Type : Duraclear on AcuBond ‘Aek and I have been together for just over six years. My disability is fairly recent. I lost my eye in 2012 due to complications from cancer. It doesn’t have to be […]…
STEPHEN AND LISA
Stephen, 2013NSW, Australia Artist : Belinda Mason Series : Outing Disability Size : 850mm x 580mm Type : Duraclear on AcuBond “I am a cross dresser and I have an intellectual disability. I do a lot of wearing of girl’s clothes. My family don’t agree with it, that’s their choice. They can’t stop me. Because […]…
I KNOW WHO I AM
“I’m Steve. I was born in a female’s body. It didn’t occur to me I could be transgender because I’d never heard of it before. Having an intellectual disability doesn’t define who I am. People don’t think someone with intellectual disability will say ‘I’m trans’. What you have in life, it all comes down to […]…
SMILES ALL ROUND
“I am Terrence. I’m HIV positive. I have dementia, Parkinson’s and a mental illness. I have good days and bad days. I persevere – I try to keep a happy smile on my face. I started writing poetry at the age of 13 and I’m still going full blast. I write about love, boyfriends and […]…
Iconically Kerry
“Everything that is built in the world around us is designed by people for people. It can be designed to include everyone, not just the typical able-bodied, able-minded person. Any effort in inclusion goes a long way.” Kerry Chin, 2018NSW, Australia Artist : Belinda Mason Series : Outing Disability Size : 850mm x 580mm Type […]…