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Trans and Non-Binary Art You Need To See

A transgender person painting another transgender person

In honor of Trans Day of Visibility, we’re celebrating the work of contemporary non-binary and transgender artists. Art has always been a powerful force within the trans community. Art serves as a means of self-expression, storytelling, advocacy, and claiming space in a world that often tries to erase us. 

The following works highlight the depth and diversity of trans and nonbinary artistry. Each piece offers a glimpse into the artists’ perspectives, emotions, and experiences, reflecting how creativity can be a form of personal and collective power.

Zenith (He/They)

Art by a transgender or non-binary person. Foliage over top surgery scars and over head.
"This is a piece I did in college for a creativity class. Our assignment was to curate a museum, and I chose to make up a queer art museum and added a few pieces of my own to the final project. This was one of them- the piece features a torso with top surgery scars and flowers growing from the scars and his head in the non-binary flag colors. Signifying the beauty and personal growth that comes from transition."

Aspen Bishop (they/he)

Art by a transgender or non-binary person. A feminine person with masculine traits drinking coffee.
"This painting was part of a series that focused on breaking gender norms. Being very feminine while also having some masculine traits."

Tristan (she/her) @asteria_starr_art

"I'm a fashion designer, so I wanted to combine the two worlds in a fashion version of the trans flag! I wanted to create an asymmetry in the garment to represent how chaotically beautiful it can be to be trans."

Andi Ritter (he/they) @arysbyandir

Art by a transgender or non-binary person. An androgynous figure with water pouring out of its head.
"The subject is a pretty androgynous headless figure with water pouring from its neck and vines wrapping all around and extending outward. The method I used for this drawing was the sgraffito method. Both the subject matter and the method I used are representative of my own trans experience. The figure being headless represents how I felt dehumanized when I came out. The water represents how I feel as though I am losing myself, trying desperately to grasp onto it but it slipping through my fingers. The vines can represent how I feel restrained, not truly being able to be my true self. But they can also represent growth and new beginnings. The sgraffito method, which is scratching away at pigment to reveal layers underneath, represents how, slowly, I am scratching away the old me and revealing my true self to the world."

Thea Parraga (she/her)

Art by a transgender or non-binary person. A trans feminine person wearing a black and white polka dot dress and holding a painting of a flower. The flower in the painting has the same polka dot pattern as the dress.
"I made this dress with flower black and white and I painted the flower and I was expressing my past and present. I wear the dress for New Year Eve 2024 Metropolitan Opera."

Shad (he/him) @subparlimejello

Art by a transgender or non-binary person. Two trans people over a lovers tarot card.
"I took inspiration from The Lovers card. To me, the card and this piece represent a commitment to love and support yourself and your community. A more literal meaning is about uplifting and validating the common T4T relationship, whether platonic or romantic. I removed the angelic-like figure from the original card and gave the trans figures star-like halos to reflect that being trans is about taking control in your own creation. And a disco ball instead of the sun because it reflects the countless ways a person can define and express themselves while trans."

A heartfelt thank you to all the trans and non-binary artists from our community who shared their incredible work with us. Your creativity, resilience, and talent make the world more vibrant, and we are honored to celebrate you.

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