In Dragdemic Alex’s alter ego Justin Toodeep explores how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected them personally as well as the broader 2SLGBTQIA+ community with data from the Summit and CBRC’s Sex Now Survey.

Love Yourself is an original piece of music, in which Geordy reflects on the importance of self-care and self-love.

The theme of reflection stood out to the artist, especially when they learned about new topics like HIV self-testing and how it will impact the undiagnosed and other community members who do not have regular access to testing services.

True Self represents a journey from being a man to entering into drag and embracing all of the facets of her identity.

Participating in the Summit empowered Gabe to share the information they had learned with their followers on the social media platform Tik Tok.

Vagine explores our relationship to substance use and information.

At the (Summit 2020: Resistance and Responsibility) Conference I was inspired by Rahim Thawer’s presentation, “Ambiguous (Pandemic Feels)” and Syrus Marcus Ware’s presentation, “Activism as Speculative Fiction- Making Change For The Future”.

Colours of Identity is taking ownership of who I am, who we are, and not standing down against any hate, discrimination, anti- racism, etc.

Creating this piece reminded me of how scared I was to come out and how much weight was off my shoulders once I did. That feeling of being true to yourself, it’s the best!

Inspired by Rahim Thawer’s presentation, “Ambiguous (Pandemic Feels)” and Syrus Marcus Ware’s presentation, “Activism as Speculative Fiction- Making Change For The Future”

At the (Summit 2020: Resistance and Responsibility) Conference I was inspired by Rahim Thawer’s presentation, “Ambiguous (Pandemic Feels)” and Syrus Marcus Ware’s presentation, “Activism as Speculative Fiction- Making Change For The Future”.

The diverse nature of the LGBTQ2+ community facing once again a global pandemic came through to me in Nathan’s words. They formed a round in my mind, “This is not our first rodeo. No one story tells it all. We have strengths and can support each other, after all… this is not our first rodeo.”

Inspired by Rahim Thawer’s presentation, “Ambiguous (Pandemic Feels)” and Syrus Marcus Ware’s presentation, “Activism as Speculative Fiction- Making Change For The Future”.

Inspired by the Integrated Panel: Changing the Narrative on HIV and STBBI Testing: Innovations and Community Reflections.

This piece utilizes common Indigenous symbolism through the conscious use of line, shape and colour in the glass beads which contrasts with the cool tones used in the abstract acrylic pour background.

Inspired by Rahim Thawer’s presentation, “Ambiguous (Pandemic Feels)” and Syrus Marcus Ware’s presentation, “Activism as Speculative Fiction- Making Change For The Future”.

The conference reminded me of the interconnectivity of everything, from the pandemic, to the politics of waste and greed, to the sublimation of First Nations cultures and the total disregard for nature in the modern world.

Untitled (being in my skin from east to west), is a demonstration of the resilient body, and the embracing of metaphorical and physical skin. We are capable of manifesting our own agency and resisting elements that challenge us to create a future we want for ourselves – through days, weeks, years, and lifetimes.

For this art piece, Whales in Captivity: A Pandemic Frockumentary, I wanted to bring in my campy brand, but also show a more emotional side.