Call for Models: Trans Passions
Do you identify as trans / non-binary / two-spirit and are passionate about something in your life?
I am a queer and trans-non-binary ceramic sculptor, creating works which celebrate LGBTQ+ identities.
Please read the document carefully if you wish to apply to be a model for my next sculpture series.
In this project I will be sculpting transgender/two-spirit/non-binary models as ceramic figures. The focus of the sculptures will be around the model’s passions, they will be built with these passions influencing their form or incorporated into the sculpture. The intention is to showcase trans joy, as often trans bodies are only represented within the discourse of being trans. While transitioning is an important aspect of being trans, my goal is to show the passions and lives that trans people hold as being as unique and diverse as each person is.
So, this series will be focused on your passions; what you love doing or thinking about, who you love spending time with, whatever sport/ art/ activity/ social practice makes you happy. So please answer these questions as honestly as you can, tell me about yourself, go into details, it gives me more material to sculpt with! You will be sculpted as human forms with animal components. The animalistic quality will be a physical manifestation of certain qualities you share in your stories. You are welcome to give suggestions if you have any animals that you have a particular affinity to.
Sending me the photos and the document doesn’t necessarily guarantee I will be able to sculpt you, as much as I wish I could sculpt everyone. It depends on how many people apply, and being sure I represent a diverse group of people.
(models have to be 18+ to participate )
What I will need from you:
-read and fill out the form linked below
-Send me 8 photos (details on the form)
-email the document and photos to me, title the email: TRANS PASSIONS SUBMISSION
The first exhibition will be taking place in Baltimore MD at Baltimore Clayworks July 6th- August 25th 2024. Keep up to date with my instagram (@jscreatures) or my mailing list (bottom of this page)
The next exhibition will be held at James Black Gallery in November 2024 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. details TBA
Interested in showing this project at your gallery next? please email me!
