Transfiguration series

A queer blackout poetry collection, found within known TERF publications.

Transfiguration is about transformation; of text, of meaning, of power. It’s about reclaiming stories; our own, as well as the ones we grew up with. This series aims to use an authors own words against them, altering their work to celebrate queerness - and specifically trans people.

There’s something poetic about taking pages once penned by someone punching down and blacking out everything except the parts that lift us up. It is like composting hateful rhetoric into a bed of wildflowers where queer joy can flourish and grow.

My friend Marija Cabuskina (@i_did_it_norway) inspired me to pursue this idea, and my wife kindly donated her previously loved books by A TERF That Shall Not Be Named.

Each piece is made from the remains of books by conservative, radical, or exclusionary authors. This is transformative work with critical commentary on the importance of true equality. Not affiliated with or profiting any authors who harms our community. All profits from this series will go directly to Pasientorganisasjonen for Kjønnsinkongruens (@pki.norge) 🩵🩷🤍

Available at Oslo Queer Market at Trekanten, Saturday November 1st from 12-5pm.