Collected Item: “This is what a black queer love looks like.”
What is your name?
Charlotte Domingos & Emma Cortijo
What are your pronouns?
she / her
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 black queer love 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..."
It was necessary for me to capture the confidence and trust that these women and non-binary persons have among themselves, reassuring our future generations. We are not alone, black queer couple exist. Be proud of who you are!
Describe your photo so we can provide alt-text for future visitors to this website.
In this image, two black women are captured in a subtle embrace, their lips meeting tenderly. The stark contrast in the photograph highlights the intensity of their affection, while the cool blue hues serve as a poignant reminder of the gentle love and mutual trust they cherish in their relationship.
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 are the photographer of this image?
Yes
What is your instagram handle?
charlottedomingos_
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