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Driven by a desire to give voice to marginalized communities, Christine AKA Duckumz (they/them) creates art as a way to share their positivity with the world around them. Painting is their safe space where they are free from judgement, hate, racing thoughts, fear, depression, or hopelessness.
Lady Liberty, POW
24x24” Acrylic on canvas (2025)
'Lady Liberty, POW' was a way for me to process the volatile political climate we are experiencing. I tried to be inclusive of all the targeted and marginalized communities, which are represented in the bottom half of this painting. Between the research, planning, and painting, over 100 hours was spent creating this work. The original has sold, but prints are available in my shop! 10% of the proceeds from all Lady Liberty, POW print sales are donated to the ACLU.
Rosie's Thorns
30x40” Acrylic and collage on canvas (2025)
The famous “Rosie the Riveter” poster was created in 1943, yet we find ourselves fighting for many of the same causes that we were when it was first created. When I came across a copy of the poster, I decided to add my own twists, incorporating the “We Can Do It” message to our current time. Rosie’s Thorns speaks to the past and present unified together by art. Each issue represented is a “thorn” in the Rosie of the past. Black Lives Matter, Women’s Rights, Trans Rights are Human Rights, Disability Inclusion, Mental Health Awareness, Protesting, Palestine, Ukraine, STOP ICE, Medical Cuts, Immigration, LGBTQ+ Representation, Breaking chains, and several other topics are depicted in this piece. It is time for the American People to WAKE UP! STAND UP; FIGHT BACK!!!
Resist
8x10" Acrylic on canvas (2025)
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A Hole in My Pride
16x20x12" Acrylic on cut canvas with shadowbox and mixed media (2023)
'A Hole in My Pride' represents my strong sense of pride and how hateful attitudes, rhetoric, and attacks on the LGBTQ+ community have ripped a hole in that pride. I began by painting the canvas with the vivid, joyful colors of the gay and trans pride flags, then I cut a hole in the center to symbolize the hatred directed at LGBTQ+ people in Florida, which has really impacted me personally. Having worked for a queer youth organization, I served on the front lines conducting outreach and interacting with community members. Most of these interactions were positive, but occasionally someone would come along and ask me to stop recruiting or grooming children, or call me a pedophile/predator. Each time, the hole in my heart grew larger. Seeing over 400 anti-LGBTQ+ bills presented in 34 states demonstrates this vitriol is not just a local problem but a national one, further widening that hole in my pride. The white boxes covered in blood represent harmful legislation; the numbers on them are specific bills that have been presented and will likely pass into law. The black paper creeping from the inside out represents the hate and toxicity that is spreading, while the printed logos and sayings are things that haunt my thoughts and feelings. The LGBTQ+ flags and protest signs demonstrate how I feel about what’s happening and the causes I am willing to stand and fight for: reproductive rights, gun regulation, African American history, DEI, LGBTQ+ rights, healthcare, mental health resources… the list could go on.
Resilience
16x20" Acrylic on canvas (2023)
As marginalized communities face attacks across the country, ‘Resilience’ pays homage to the individuals who are standing up and fighting back. The range of skin tones in the fists represent the escalation of racism; as well as the intersectionality of BIPOC LGBTQ+ individuals who face more adversity than their white LGBTQ+ counterparts. The brick wall symbolizes the systemic issues within our country, and how rights that have been previously fought for are again under siege. A few bricks emerge from the wall, representing the progress marginalized communities make as they strive toward equality, while new bricks are added to the wall to show how those communities continue to face additional challenges every day. There are two sets of ‘progress pride dripz along the top. The first layer is pearlescent to represent how BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals continue to shine despite the pain of attempted erasure, while the second layer - a fresh set of ‘progress pride dripz’ - showcases the resilience of these communities. No matter how hard some people may try, we will not be erased and we will continue to fight for equality. ‘Resilience’ was featured at ArtOut 2023 and displayed at the Gulfport library for pride month.
Protect Queer & Trans Folks
20x30" Acrylic on canvas (2023)
This was a commissioned piece and has sold, but send me a message if you are interested in a similar one!
American Freedom?
24x30" Acrylic on canvas (2023)
Our rights are being stripped in the United States of America, prompting me to create this piece titled ‘American Freedom?’. I started with the pride flag but flipped the rainbow upside-down to show how the LGBTQ+ movement has been turned on its head despite the progress we had previously made. A range of skin tones as well as the trans flag colors are smeared across the canvas to show how BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks are found all over the map, despite the hostility in our current social climate. The American flag dripz are shown as dirty, since my faith in our country is wavering. The darkness in the lower left corner is the hate and violence spreading across the country, while the white area spreading from the top left corner represents hope, and all the things marginalized communities are looking for, including acceptance, kindness, and freedom. The words matching the rainbow are representative of each color in the pride flag. The words that do not blend into the rainbow are my hopes for the future: equity, inclusion, compassion, and access to education, among others. ‘American Freedom?’ was featured at the ArtOut 2023 Gallery at the Gulfport Library.
Powerful Survival
24x30" Acrylic on canvas (2023)
‘Powerful Survival’ features intergenerational quotes from queer icons that make me feel empowered as the LGBTQ+ community faces attack. Audrey Lorde is featured in two quotes including “We are powerful because we have survived.” As a queer woman of color, Lorde’s experience speaks for queer people of color, as they face harsher adversity than their queer white folks. The splatter paint represents the chaos we are presently living in, while the pearlescent base symbolizes the inner sparkle we are seeking within ourselves. The dripz represent both the pride and sadness that queer and trans communities are currently experiencing - but nevertheless, this piece showcases the pride, strength, and resilience the LGBTQ+ community has and the power I feel knowing we continue to make progress. ‘Powerful Survival’ was displayed at Art with Pride 2023 in Sarasota. It now lives at The Fabulous Arts Foundation (FabAF) Center in Sarasota.
Finding Authenticity
14x14" Acrylic on canvas (2023)
I feel society puts us in boxes when it’s not that simple, so here is a look inside of the box that defines me. The black represents the darkness, depression, and anxiety I have struggled with my whole life. Color was always an important part of my chaotic childhood. As I continue to process my past trauma, things become more vibrant and defined. Circle gems appear where there is a full rainbow intersection to represent some of my prouder moments. The oval gems represent my coming out as a lesbian and non-binary. The silver speaks to light shining through the darkness. The glitter represents my pride and childlike spirit sticking with me during my search for authenticity. The two triangles blended together represent my queer and nonbinary identities uniting, as I continue to explore what authenticity looks like for me.
Queerniverse
12x24" Acrylic on canvas (2023)
The color combinations in ‘QUEERniverse’ represent some of the different identities within the LGBTQ+ community - pansexual, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, gay, asexual, genderqueer, and BIPOC. I included a three dimensional element by attaching hearts to wire, to symbolize that the ‘QUEERniverse’ is always expanding to create a more inclusive and affirming space for all LGBTQ+ people. The sparkles and gold accents? Because LGBTQ+ folks add sparkle and pizazz wherever they go!
Check back for more art coming soon!
Protest Signs
I have always been crafty, but started really pouring my creativity into protest signs as I saw the world around me get more hostile. Art gives me a place to put my anxiety - specifically about current events - and protest signs are the perfect expression of that. If you are looking for a bright, bold sign for your next peaceful protest, let's connect! Below you will see samples of signs I have created, some of which are still available. If you find something that's unavailable or have something specific in mind, send me a message.
