Improvisational Patchwork and DIY Fashion as Metaphors for Queerness as a Creative Practice of Living

Much like the practices of patchwork, collage, and DIY, queer folks have long deconstructed and repurposed heteronormative models to create new ways of living that feel authentic to us. This presentation explores improvisational patchwork and DIY fashion as metaphors for queer identity, embodiment, and family making as creative practices of living.