Chris E. Vargas (he/him) is a video maker, interdisciplinary artist, & the self appointed executive director of MOTHA, The Museum of Trans Hirstory and Art. He joins Wesley (he/him) to talk about:

+ Trans representation in popular culture 

+ Trans icons & iconography 

+ What makes a piece of artwork “trans”

For more about Chris, visit his website or follow him on instagram @chrisevargas

For more on MOTHA, visit the website or follow them on instagram @m_o_t_h_a

References:

Riki Wilchins & The Transexual Menace

Works / Artists Cited:

The Crying Game 

Ma Vie En Rose 

Desperate Living 

ORLAN 

Genesis Breyer P-Orridge & Lady Jaye 

SOPHIE 

Cut for time / Honorable Mentions:

Disclosure 

Titane 

Border 

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Special thanks to our producer, Oliver Slate-Greene (he/him), Emily Bate (she/her) for the perfect theme song and Charley Parden (he/they) for writing the iconic lyrics.

If you or anyone you know is struggling with your gender, we encourage you to contact Trans Lifeline 

US (877) 565-8860

Canada (877) 330-6366