MEET OUR ARTISTS
Many of the artists you will find at the pop-up market are queer and trans healthcare students at UW. You will also find other LGBTQ+ community members at the market. Scroll through to see some of the artists that will be in attendance!
Dan Walker (they/them)
Dan Walker is a queer, non-binary, Filipinx-American 3rd year Doctor of Dental Surgery student at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Along with being the co-founder of iDENTity and being the lead organizer and planner behind the entire health fair, they also are a poet, artist, and musician! They even made one of the flyers you've seen for the event! Make sure to check out some of their poetry, artwork/poetry combinations, and other artistic creations at the pop up market!
Kristen Trivelli (she/her)
Kristen Trivelli is a cis, queer 3rd year Doctor of Nursing Practice student (future Nurse Practitioner and current Registered Nurse!) at the University of Washington School of Nursing. Along with co-founding unicoRN and being an integral member of the planning team for this event, she is also a very talented and extremely creative painter, potter, and overall artist. (She also made the main flyer for our event!) Make sure to check out some of her custom made pottery and other goods at the pop up market!
Manuel Torres (he/him, they/theirs)
Manuel Torres – a local artist from Yakima, WA selects each crystal with purpose in mind and hand wraps every pendant. One-of-a-kind crystal companions wrapped in reclaimed copper – electrical wiring previously used and given new life.
Crystals are the medium from which focused energy can be harnessed. Manifestyourwill was derived from the idea that crystals can be used as tools & aids in setting and working toward a specific goal.
Manuel predominantly works with quartz crystals, and is in the process of learning to wrap other stones varieties. They are very much against using any glue or altering the physical form of the stone in any way that would alter its frequency. Their work presents crystal companions in their rawest form as possible.
Make sure to come check out Manuel's work at the pop-up market!
Rue Oliver (he/they)
Rue Oliver is a queer, trans artist, poet, and medical student. They create trans/queer-centered art and poetry and bring this focus into their work with medical illustration. They also made one of the flyers for this event. Make sure to check out some of their art, poetry and stickers at the pop up market!
Nora Matilda Suárez (she/her)
Nora is an artist, expressing her creativity through painting and drawing with many different mediums. While she was working as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, she pursued a degree in fashion, and she is now the Creative Director, Designer and Owner of LOURDES é EVA, a fashion brand. She creates collections inspired by her family, her Mexican heritage, and her travels. She also recently developed her first jewelry collection: Playful Soul. Nora is about to graduate again with her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) to be a Family Nurse Practitioner. She designed one of the flyers (below) for A Very Queer Health Fair!
Joseph John Sanchez III (he/him)
Based in Wenatchee, Joseph John Sanchez III specializes in artwork composed of swirling, handwritten text that appears as texture from afar. The quotes featured in his work include references to pop culture and literature alike, often incorporating LGBTQIA+ voices of the past and present. Make sure to check out some of his prints, greeting cards, and more at the pop-up market!
Talia Halperin (she/they)
Talia Halperin (she/they) is a queer Seattle-based glassblowing student artist creating glass air plant hangers, plant stakes, cannabis pipes, marbles, straws, and pendants. She works to create inviting pieces with a feminine vibe, inspired by flora and geometric motifs. All pieces are made with high-quality borosilicate glass and each purchase includes one free repair. Their work is featured at events around the greater Seattle area including the SCREAM for Queer Art Walk and the Lavender Rights Project’s Artist Showcase. You can find her work and own our own piece of art @TaliaGlassblowing on Facebook and Instagram.
