The Trans Day of Remembrance is a yearly holiday honoring the struggle of our trans brothers and sisters, reaffirming our solidarity in the face of escalating political attacks, discrimination, and violence. While it is at its core a day of honoring and remembering transgender people who have lost their lives to anti-trans violence, it’s also a day to transform this collective grief into resistance and community care.
Hang Doan–an Indy-based trans artist and activist–will share their story with us and the community, share their art, and help others make art that reflects the notion of “being seen, being remembered, and being celebrated.” We will create a Garden of Remembrance using floral images to honor those we have lost due to violence in our communities and propped up by our state institutions. We refuse to let our trans siblings be forgotten and will create and defend our garden so more trans people can live freely and dignified lives.
The Fonseca-DuBois Gallery provides a meaningful space for this work – allowing art, storytelling, and creative expression to foster empathy, celebrate trans lives, and build connections between people who might not otherwise engage with political organizing.
We are reinforcing the ILC and Gallery’s role as a cultural and community institution where people can find belonging, express themselves, and recognize our shared struggles.
This event is not just about mourning those lost, but about demonstrating our commitment to protecting, uplifting, and fighting alongside those who are still here. Bring your photographs, poems, and creative talents with you as we work together to build a beautiful garden.