Design Description

Pride Morph is a tribute to transgender activist, Marsha P. Johnson; a revolutionary figure in LGBTQ+ history. Marsha “Pay it no mind” Johnson was an African-American activist dedicated to LGBTQ+ liberation and creating safer spaces for black and Latino LGBTQ+ youth. She was an essential advocate for homeless LGBTQ+ youth, those effected by H.I.V and AIDS, gay and transgender rights and sex workers’ rights. Photos of Marsha often show her suited in florals and flower crowns - the Pride Morph is an embodiment of her and what she stood for. The statement “power to the people” is to give thanks to those who came before us and a reminder to keep fighting.

Artist Information

Boe is a self-taught illustrator, tattoo artist and market organiser based in London. Their art style is contemporary and challenging with influences from nature, tattoo culture and alternative fashion. As a queer person, their identity is a central theme to their work and they strive for their creative practice to be a space where not themselves, but others too can feel seen, represented and included. Their work is quirky, humorous yet politically challenging with a primary focus on queerness, intersectionality, feminism, mental wellbeing and current political affairs. Boe’s aim is to normalise the discussions of social and political issues and make them accessible for all.

Jess Perrin is an illustrator and designer, based in Birmingham. Jess loves to create work that appeals to children, and often features bright colours and cute characters to really make her work sing. Jess has created over 55 sculptures with Wild in Art since 2017 and has raised over £150,000 for various charities through the sale of her work at auction.

Sponsor Information

Brit are a leading global specialty insurer and reinsurer focused on underwriting complex risks. We believe that the uncertainty of the future should never stand in the way of progress. We’re an organisation that accepts, encourages, celebrates and promotes diversity in all its forms. We think that if you can bring your authentic self to work then you will thrive and we will too.