Drawing on Queer History, Moises Salazar Glamorizes Faceless Figures in Glitter
Glitter has a deep connection to queer culture and identity. Appearing in drag performances in the early 20th century, the sparkling material quickly became associated with gender-bending, and today, it’s frequently used in protest and activist circles advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.
Moises Salazar references this history and their Mexican heritage through mixed-media portraits. Rendering faceless figures in glitter—a choice that allows each subject to be a surrogate for queer Latinx people—Salazar depicts scenes of joy, confidence, and defiance as they present figures who are tender but resolute. More
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