a field of sovereign blooms 🌷

As a recipient of the Curatorial Research Fellowship for Gallery TPW in 2023, Natalie King has created this interview series/resource guide: 'a field of sovereign blooms' through her extensive interviews with prominent and significant Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer artists, filmmakers, composers, and entrepreneurs such as Fallon Simard, Jeremy Dutcher, Samay Arcentales Cajas, Theo Jean Cuthand and Kaya Joan this guide is the culmination of research that reflects King's multifaceted approach, incorporating kinship practices, archival exploration, and knowledge sharing.

This online platform is a presentation of the research King has done for her curatorial fellowship with Gallery TPW delving into the histories of queer Indigenous artists and their profound impact on Toronto. The culmination of this research incorporates kinship practices, painting, archival exploration, and knowledge sharing. 'a field of sovereign blooms' serves as an online resource that intricately weaves together past and present histories, offering a glimpse into the future of 2SLGTBQ Indigenous artists.

The central themes of the interview series and fellowship explores how joy has shaped the collective and varied practices of 2SLGBTQ+ Indigenous artists and cultural workers in Toronto. It prompts reflection on the city's role in creating and nurturing spaces for queer Indigenous individuals, examining the support systems in place and addressing instances of both support and lack thereof.

This website was created and designed by Natalie King.