My Pronouns are: They / Them

Ethan Kristy is an interdisciplinary Trans and Queer Visual Activist based in Narrm (Melbourne). Their art practice bridges traditional art making with photography, digital media, virtual platforms, and emerging technologies, including 3D modelling, printing, and scanning.

Passionate about activism, Ethan’s work draws from their lived experiences as a Trans and Queer individual in Australia. Their photography employs Australian customs and iconic landscapes to highlight the everyday experiences of queer Australians.

Much of their work interrogates mainstream conceptions of sexuality and gender, challenging systemic biases and institutionalised discrimination.

Ethan is currently pursuing a Master of Teaching at RMIT after earning a BA in Fine Arts with a focus on expanded studio practice with Honours in Photography and July 2024 graduated with a Master of Photography.

ARTIST STATEMENT

I have walked many miles to become the person I am today. I embrace the richness of my identities—as a woman, a lesbian, a transgender man, and a gay individual. Today, I stand as a queer, masculine-presenting, gender-nonconforming person who no longer adheres to the gender binary. I present as male, having been assigned female at birth, but I do not feel a need to affirm my masculinity or queerness in societal terms. I walk authentically as “Self-Made.”

Art has always been my voice—a means to navigate the world and advocate for awareness while representing my diverse identities. I share my story through my body, histories, and experiences in Australia, aiming to disrupt viewers’ understandings of sexuality and gender. Rather than providing clear resolutions, I encourage conversation between the viewer, my work, and my narrative.

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