The 'Freedom to Be' quilt installation, unveiled in Washington, DC, showcases over 250 handmade panels representing transgender Americans' responses to personal freedom. Created by trans individuals, the quilts feature themes of happiness and resistance, including the proclamation that trans rights are human rights. The installation is inspired by the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, reflecting on ongoing discrimination and the surge of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation under recent U.S. administrations. The ACLU aims to raise awareness and support for the resilience of the trans community through this vibrant artistic expression.
The quilts were a powerful reminder of the struggles faced by trans Americans, woven with messages of resistance and aspirations for a world of acceptance and love.
This installation is not just an art piece; it's a living testament to the resilience of trans individuals and a call to recognize their humanity and rights.
Collection
[
|
...
]