As I Am
by Dani Coates
A purple figure sits cross legged in the centre of the frame surrounded by a black background. Four sets of arms in different shades of purple protrude from the shoulders. One set sits on their knees, another grasps their mouth, one pair sits by their waist, and the last pair holds the back of their head.
As I Am, 2020, Acrylic on wood panel, 48x30 in.
Dani Coates aims to visually articulate their experiences in their queer body and how other people relate to it, deconstruct ideas of gender and beauty, and inspire people to think differently (and perhaps more colorfully) about the world they live in.