Artists and creatives across the board have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. And queer artists in particular have been especially affected.
This holiday season, you can help support the LGBTQ+ art community by purchasing their creations as gifts. We've gathered a short list of local, NYC-based queer artists for you to check out. While these are just a few of the talented queer folks in the city, there's many, many others not featured in this blog.
Where you can buy queer local art
1.Erotic art & jewelry from G2ther
Founded and created by Guelmo Rosa, a queer Puerto Rican artist, G2ther offers a range of erotic jewelry, wire art, and brass art.
2.Unique prints from Zach Grear
Based in Brooklyn Zach Grear is a queer artist who draws inspiration from queer erotica and tattoo iconography. Grear specializes in vintage gay porn magazine, and utilizes markers and collage to alter found imagery and give them a new, "othered" version. His work also includes portraits of his peers and personal heroes.
3. Jewelry from Black Queer Magic
Founded and created by Vanessa B. Smith, a Black, queer, and Jamaican woman, Black Queer Magic's jewelry is handmade and features semi-precious stones. A self-taught jewelry artist, much of their designs include lapidary, copper and metal smithing, electroforming, and metal engraving. Smith is also a social worker dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ Black community.
4.Vibrant apparel and art from Tyler Wallach Studio
Artist Tyler Wallach is a queer artist based in Harlem recognized for his bright and boldly colored street-art characters on both canvas and clothing. Their online shop offers a range of gender-neutral apparel, including shirts, bags, accessories, and masks.
5. Prints & more by Katrina Del Mar
Katrina del Mar is a New York-based artists, photographer, writer, and film director. Though her work is expansive and genre-bending, much of del Mar's work is centered around women, queerness, erotica, and feminism. Per her website, most of her prints on her website are available for sale, upon inquiry.
