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Folklore for Queer Folk! Making space for LGBTQ+ folks in the modern folk art:
Personally, I am as interested about the past as I am about the idea of folklore as a living and fluctuating thing.
Folklore and mythology has always existed to explain the complexities of the world around us, to teach and spark wonder. The rich folklore storytelling can provide metaphors that help us relate to the queer experience, and character types that help us explore the strange and unusual within us.
Can’t these creators’ work be seen as participating in their culture and contributing the one of the most wonderful functions of folklore: its fluidity? Doesn’t this kind of work have potential to expand the definitions of who belongs into a certain culture, and who can fully identify with it?
Common challenges you WILL face as a freelance artist navigating self-employed life - with insight from 6 creative professionals:
I’m a huge believer in sharing experiences and bits of knowledge as means to help develop skills and prepare for both joyful and difficult situations one is bound to encounter while embarking on a creative career. And one thing needs to be said: there will be challenges. It’s a guarantee, but it’s also ok. So let’s talk about some common obstacles freelance artists face in their work in 2025.