These are some of the photographs I made of collaborations and creative endeavors in Queer San Francisco where I had my coming of age in the early 2000’s. It was a wild and special time. We could make art in the streets. If you had an idea for a project you put the word out and the next day 50 queers would show up to make it with you. This time was fleeting. The city became too expensive and many of us fled. Recently, I was feeling sad about this displacement and my friend ektor garcia cheered me up by saying “but now we are everywhere.” It’s true. Even though we are scattered those of us still living are very connected. Some of the artists pictured include Brontez Purnell, Raul de Nieves, Annie Danger, Lee Reyes, Llane Alexis, Ivy Jeanne, Xara Thustra, Rhani Remedes, Abyss Cloven, Brande Bytheway, Jesse Evans, Siobhan Aluvalot and Ciriza

I was a photographer in the days before cell phone cameras and instagram. I have A LOT of film from this era I need to scan someday.