Exhibition Statement
What if the end of the world happens, and it leads to something better? What if the future is something sparkling, strange, beautiful and better than we could have ever imagined? Through a series of quilted tapestries, Mega Bitch invites you to glimpse into a fantastical future inhabited by a cast of trans and queer characters. Each tapestry is rich in both color and texture, crafted using traditional methods of quilting, embroidery, and appliqué mixed with methods of rhinestoning and bedazzling. The mixture of techniques leans into and celebrates queer aesthetics of extravagance and excess. Drawing inspiration from a fusion of folklore, comics and queer culture, Mega Bitch examines conventional notions of femininity through a queer and humorous lens. By subverting tropes typically used to sexualize women, the artworks shed light on the absurdity of misogynistic expectations, inviting viewers to reconsider our current societal norms. In a time when queer and trans bodies are increasingly policed and systematically erased, Mega Bitch puts queerness at a forefront for all to enjoy and celebrate in all its strangeness and beauty.