| Artist’s Name: | Leo Saunders |
| Artist’s Biography: | I am a queer, trans, neurodivergent artist. I am white, employed, and attending university full time. I'm studying history and queer theory, and hope to be involved in public history and community building, especially for queer youth. |
| Title of Work: | every little creature needs rest. |
| Date Created: | 4/6/24 |
| Medium/Materials/Process: | Gouache, acrylic, pen, collage. |
| Artist’s Statement: | As a trans person with ADHD, I've spent a lot of time trying to be who others expect me to be and function how they expect me to function. But neurodivergence and queerness aren't the issue; the fast-paced, impersonal, success-based society we live in isn't built for any human to thrive. When I get caught up in trying to perform personhood perfectly, things start to fall apart inside. In truth, no one has it all figured out. We're all just little creatures doing our best. And every little creature needs rest. |
CEC Interdivisional Video Podcast Series on Critical Global Conversations: Supporting Youth, Families, & Educators in Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Practices Presents “Honoring and Expressing Intersectionality Through the Visual and Performing Arts.”