Considering the discouraging news of Museveni signing the Anti-gay bill in Uganda, the Kenyan courts upholding the law criminalizing same-sex sexual conduct, and the prevalence of hate speech on social media against LGBTQA+ individuals, it becomes evident that there is a significant journey ahead of us in terms of liberating our minds and accepting the beautiful diversity of human existence.
In the face of all this negativity, Thayu in collaboration with Creatives Garage is releasing CATEGORY IS... , a limited edition set of postcards designed to celebrate the vibrant and resilient LGBTQA+ community in Kenya. This unique collection draws its inspiration from ballroom culture and the art of voguing. Voguing originated as a form of self-expression and competition within African-American and Latino LGBTQ+ communities, offering a powerful response to the social and cultural challenges they faced. It became a means of empowerment for those who felt excluded or marginalized by mainstream society.
Beyond its artistic elements, voguing served as a transformative force that challenged social structures and highlighted the inter connectedness and fluidity of race, gender, sex, and sexuality. Through the celebration of dance, the CATEGORY IS... serves as a powerful reminder of our presence, our queerness, and our love for ourselves and one another.
Dance, as a form of expression, carries immense power. The CATEGORY IS... postcards embody our existence, resilience, and joy. They stand as a symbol of our refusal to be silenced or erased, proudly proclaiming, "We are here, we are queer, and we embrace it." Voguing empowered individuals to express their confidence, grace, and beauty, transcending societal expectations. By channeling the spirit of voguing, the CATEGORY IS...
postcards pay homage to the remarkable resilience and boundless creativity that thrives within the LGBTQA+ community in Kenya.
postcards pay homage to the remarkable resilience and boundless creativity that thrives within the LGBTQA+ community in Kenya.
