Be Unafraid by Alina Wahab

Be Unafraid

August 7, 2021

ARTIST STATEMENT When I drew this piece, my living situation didn’t allow me to fully express my gender in the way I'd like. But when I'd see trans people online, as well as trans friends of mine, living their best lives and simply existing on their own terms, it gave me a shot of gender euphoria and still gives me hope that I’m gonna get there too someday soon.

I’m neither Catholic nor religious at all (though I did study in a convent), but I’ve always been fascinated by stories of people having visions of angels. This piece was an attempt at evoking some of that reverence in depicting a resplendently genderfuck-y angel.

ARTIST BIO Alina Wahab is a nonbinary comic artist and illustrator from India. Their work is especially inspired by old school anime, haute couture, and art history. They enjoy exploring themes of queer desire and joy in their work.

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