Queer Altars
Julian creates altars and shrines as a way to connect with queer elders—those whose stories feel familiar, whose lives echo their own in ways both big and small. Using upcycled materials and deeply personal objects, like a grandmother’s rosary, each piece becomes a tribute, a way of saying, I see you. I remember you. It’s about finding common threads in history, honoring resilience, and creating something tangible to hold space for those who came before.


Billy Lane

Holly Woodlawn

Pauli Murray

Jackie Shane

Femminielli - Individuals who embody a third gender role in traditional Neapolitan culture