Guidian Owen 2025

Abstract

SOUNDCHECK is a series of four mixed media posters highlighting queer musicians. I wanted each illustration to feel unique to the style of music, attitudes, and aesthetics of each band. The artists I depicted are Um Jennifer, Glass Beach, Kevin Abstract, and Adrianne Lenker. I was interested in depicting queer musicians because I have always been interested in how queer musicians generally express their queerness through both visuals and lyrics. I also grew up listening to queer musicians, they made me feel more comfortable in my own queer identity and inspired me to express my queerness through my art.