Chris E. Vargas + Trans Representations

Chris E. Vargas (he/him) is a video maker, interdisciplinary
artist, & the self appointed executive director of MOTHA, The
Museum of Trans Hirstory and Art. He joins Wesley (he/him) to
talk about:


+ Trans representation in popular culture 


+ Trans icons & iconography 


+ What makes a piece of artwork “trans”





For more about Chris, visit his website or follow him on
instagram @chrisevargas


For more on MOTHA, visit the website or follow them on instagram
@m_o_t_h_a





References:


Riki Wilchins & The Transexual Menace





Works / Artists Cited:


The Crying Game 


Ma Vie En Rose 


Desperate Living 


ORLAN 


Genesis Breyer P-Orridge & Lady Jaye 


SOPHIE 


Cut for time / Honorable Mentions:


Disclosure 


Titane 


Border 





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& you can find Wesley @flashreads 


Special thanks to our producer, Oliver Slate-Greene (he/him),
Emily Bate (she/her) for the perfect theme song and Charley
Parden (he/they) for writing the iconic lyrics.





If you or anyone you know is struggling with your gender, we
encourage you to contact Trans Lifeline 


US (877) 565-8860


Canada (877) 330-6366