Fallen Angel by Jennifer Marx … I painted this piece because my whole life I felt like I came from somewhere else, like I’ve never belonged. I am half light and half dark. I look up at the stars and feel more at home than I’ve ever felt here on earth. I try my best to be good, but I have this fire burning inside me, this rage, deep inside. I have learned how to keep it at bay, but I can’t be who I am, I don’t fit in if I’m being myself. I am an angel that had her wing taken away for rebelling... I’m cursed, angry, tortured, haunted by my past and am struggling to redeem myself.

Two Spirit by Lux Thunberg … The inspiration was the theme for this art cycle. It felt like a chance to create a piece in a way I wish to be seen, not as a woman or a man, but a human being. An enigma, someone who is not easily understood or doesn’t fit into boxes, really.

Continuum by Lux Thunberg … When I think of all the different components of one’s self, it’s continuous. We never stop shedding layers, or breaking chains. Sometimes we need our masks to cover the truth. Sky’s the limit. And it doesn’t matter how much time it takes to reach it.

Prince by APOTHEOSIS … My inspiration for this piece was the before of Prince from years ago, black and white, nostalgic and from another lifetime. The “before” of his life.

Brother Prince Nelson by APOTHEOSIS … My inspiration for this piece is after Prince met Brother Larry Graham and started studying the Bible, eventually becoming one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He finally found his purpose and happy hope for the future. His “after” life became vibrant and alive with color.