xocean alexandre dumas

Lives and works in Asheville, NC, USA

Artist statement

xocean alexandre dumas is a trans, neuroqueer, self-taught, interdisciplinary artist. Xe blends somatics, queerness, cosmos and curiosity into their work. Dumas is a multidimensional artist who illustrates, sews sculptural tapestries, creates immersive art installations & dynamic interactive performances. The throughline of their work is queerness, magick & nature as an act of joy, rebellion, healing and resilience. Xe has been published in many notable publications including Glitter & Grit Anthology. They are the co-founder of the former duo, The Dandy Vagabonds. Within this duo, ze has showcased artwork as such notable spaces as Baltimore’s Artscape, Austin’s OUTsider, and San Francisco’s Topsy Turvy. You can see some of the films they co-created here: https://vimeo.com/thedandyvagabonds You can see a collection of independent and collaborative work here: www.xoceanalexandre.com/portfolio/

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