Nathan Van (He/She/They), Creator of Queer Connect, Nathan’s bio self describes them as “Naarms Favourite Gender Fluid Leo Fashion Doll’ with talents recognised in Modelling, Styling, Designing and Political artistry! Nathan was inspired to create Queer Connect to celebrate the amazing talents of LGBTQ+ Melbourne Creatives and connect younger queer people with positive examples of successful queer artists! Outside of Queer Connect Nathan has walked runways, modelled for ad campaigns, music videos and editorials and designed and made props, garments and headpieces.

As one of the 13 members of Queer Connects first campaign “CHOOSING LOVE” you can get to know Nathan more in depth through` her artist page.

RE_IMAGE (they/them) is a non-binary performance artist, musician and activist living on unceded Wurundjeri land. Their works explore queer and radical perspectives, and look to deepen our insights and understandings of queer and radical possibilities. RE_IMAGE works as a performer, musical director, producer and manager in cabaret, drag and live events and produces works by and for a queer audience.

RE_IMAGE’s work with Queer Connect includes producing the online content from the “CHOOSING LOVE” campaign, developing the website, and co-managing the collective’s social media accounts.