The bunny man

We asked Turner about his thoughts on being a young, queer artist. He responded, " When it comes to being a young person and expressing myself through art, it definitely can be a challenge. With the pressures from those with much more life experience than me, and the struggles of molding my skills while comparing myself to much greater artists (old and young), can create a barrier that often halts the progress of my work." He views rebellion as anything that breaks the restrictions and societal norms pushed onto us. Even things like "enjoying a picnic with your partner and using your platform (such as on social media) or voice to uplift others." When asked about any inspirations that have influenced his ideas of self-expression, Turner told us "One of my favorite films, Moonlight, divided into chapters centered on a young gay black boy from the projects. It explores his experiences in childhood that shaped his masculinity, views on sexuality, and the way he views himself. Moonlight helped me connect with the complexities of exploring my sexual orientation and views on homosexual relationships. Another inspiration was of course, as mentioned earlier, Elliot Page. He has been a big influence on my transition and perspective on trans identity. Both of these great inspirations have also shaped how I view manhood as well!!" In connection with our mission and values at Pride Is A Riot, Turner says "rebellion is joyful in its act of expression and angry as it strives for justice", with which we could not agree more.