Mary is a self-portrait rooted in lived queer experience, drawing on influences from music, identity and traditional iconography.

The work reflects the fluid nature of identity and the ways it is shaped through experience, visibility and self-expression. Holding vulnerability and strength in equal measure, Mary celebrates queer identity as resilient, joyful and unapologetically present.

Please note: The main image shown is an unembellished scan of the artwork, used because it captures the detail, colour and overall finish more accurately than a photograph. The final piece includes hand-applied embellishments, which can be seen in the additional images.