Some people wear their heart on their sleeves, others ink it into their skin.
, queer people can find artists who are also queer, who can take a more lived-in and sensitive approach to working with clients, especially those who may live with body-associated traumas. Pride is on display through the tattoos of young people, each with their own story, just like Annette’s.
Annette’s words land with brute force, barrelling into the future we’re all wishing for. “I am worthy of being who I am without fear of other people's words or beliefs filtering through my own,” she says. “My love is a powerful thing and I have learned that I should not feel an ounce of shame for whoever may deserve it. I want everyone to be happy with who they are and to be true to themselves, even if that makes other people uneasy. Maybe they have some learning to do too.
Much like Annette, he doesn’t buy into the notion that “you’ll regret it when you’re older,” instead reveling in the version of himself at that specific point in time, captured like a snapshot on his skin. “The tattoo existing is a story in itself,” he says. Dylan knows that tattoos are a beautiful form of expression. “It’s pure art. Some have incredible stories and deep meaning, and others are for aesthetic, but either way, they're f*cking awesome.
Tanis’s journey hasn’t always been smooth sailing. She’s come close to having her transition stopped or slowed down, but she’s now found a renewed sense of happiness, having rid herself of the things that prevented her from standing in her truth. “I knew I never wanted to go back for years, and [this tattoo] was something I got to truly celebrate that fact,” she says.
“I’ve been reflecting on how my queer identity has grown over the years,” they explain. “I always identified as queer first, but that’s because I didn’t have the words for, ‘I’m Pepper, not a girl or a boy, but simply Pepper.’” With the pepper tattooed on one arm, and squiggles in a square on the other, Pepper has found their truth: “This is my first Pride where I know fully who I am and I’m excited that I can show the world.
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