Collected Item: “This is what a lesbian immigrant looks like”
What is your name?
Weiwei Huang
What are your pronouns?
she/they
Use the following phrase for your photograph's title, filling in the blank with however you self-identify. Feel free to include all intersections of your identity. (Examples: lesbian, trans person of color, Latinx queer woman, radical faery, butch, etc.): "This is what a _______ looks like."
This is what a lesbian immigrant looks like
Tell us more about your photo by sharing a brief artist statement or answering this prompt: "This is what being ______ means to me..."
Being a lesbian immigrant means never feeling fully safe, even in my own home. Sitting half-naked under my desk, I retreat into a space that should offer comfort but instead feels like a hiding place. Above me, a rainbow flag hangs—not just as a symbol of pride, but as a quiet reminder of the freedom I long for and the fear that keeps me small. The contrast between exposure and concealment reflects the reality of living with the constant threat of displacement. My body exists in this in-between, vulnerable yet refusing to disappear.
Describe your photo so we can provide alt-text for future visitors to this website. Example: "Two women holding hands and smiling as they walk in a pride parade, surrounded by rainbow flags and a vibrant crowd celebrating LGBTQ+ pride."
A young queer woman sits curled up under her desk in a dimly lit room, hugging her knees to her chest. She is half-naked. Above the desk, a rainbow flag hangs.
Do you consent to The Curve Foundation storing, sharing, and using this image and its description as we deem appropriate, including disseminating on our social media, website, and Curve quarterly? Do you confirm that you hold the rights to this image?
Yes
What is your instagram handle?
@theyarebirdalien
In the event that you win this contest, how can we best contact you: Instagram, email, or other? If other, please provide contact details.
email