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girl she looked how she looked
honestly I can't think of someone more in control of her own image than MPJ in the 1990s. Out on the street as a well-known figure at a protest or a parade, knowing she'd be photographed for posterity, every accessory and lipstick shade thought out and accounted for.
god fucking forbid a trans woman looks clocky
Just heard from my dad. His review:
"1) Beautifully done 2) I hope you don’t hate me 3) I love you unconditionally and think you are a brilliant and beautiful person."
click thru to epic reply thread, bless the Internet it's still got it
Portugal and Fall Riv mentioned
I spent about 5 months stalled out on this comic, drawing and erasing pages, trying to figure out what I wanted to say.
Realized I was looking for Hannibal/Will all along
So to have even a few people say that the resulting work was meaningful feels like ... it feels amazing. Thank you.
read it here: flaminghydra.com/teeth-beach-...
post-Stonewall, post-S.T.A.R., post-Warhol? Intentionality was the name of her game.
