This series seeks to transport the viewer into moments of queer euphoria experienced during drag performance.
These photographs were taken between 2018-2022 of local live drag performances in so-called "Vancouver". A departure from most stage photography, this work enters the space of portraiture, looking to capture the essence of each performer and their number. We revisit the evocative emotions experienced by the spectator viewing each of these numbers. The power. The majesty. The joy.
Through a broader lens, these photos demonstrate the importance of drag, queer nightlife, and queer nightlife spaces. They allow this city's thriving LGBTQ2S+ community to connect, inspire, and experiment.
Performers in sequential order:
PM
Bong Ganisa
BOSS
Continental Breakfast
Flemme Fatale
Grey Gardens
Rich Elle
Toddy
