Charlie is a queer artist and writer based in Chicago.
As a creative across multiple disciplines, Charlie (They/He) uses art as a means to document life- illuminating beauty found in the mundane and finding common threads that tie us all together.
Charlie draws inspiration from their own identity and experiences. Representation for the underrepresented is at the core of his art practice and what drives the majority of his work. Whether it’s a poem, visual art, or an essay, Charlie creates for themselves, their fellow queers; especially the late bloomers, other trans folx, and anyone else interested in creative expression.
Photo: Victoria Marie Photography
Current & Upcoming Projects
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A mixed media autobiographical story of trans life.
Work in Progress
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An ongoing project in it’s early stages- exploring the physical, mental, and emotional experience of belonging. A series of paintings, stories, and digital pieces to capture what it means to belong.
Work in Progress
Apples & Oranges
They say the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree... well, I’ve got mixed feelings about that... Because if that makes me an apple, I don’t know how closely I want to be associated with the tree. I mean, don’t get me wrong, the tree is fine, there’s nothing all that bad about it, like it’s not evil or anything. I don’t know, there might be some ulterior motives, strings attached- with what the tree offers, but I don’t think it comes from a malicious place. However, the thing about the tree is, you don’t really know what to expect. Will it be beautiful or ugly? Will it provide refuge or extend its branches and harm those within reach?
I don’t remember much from childhood, but I do remember the uncertainty, the unease, the confusion. But how could I have known that anything was off?…[read more]
