Hayden Rogers
My body of work is a reflection of my ongoing journey to unpack and express the multi-faceted nature of identity. As a disabled trans-masculine artist, I am drawn to the complexities of spirituality, sexuality, gender, and disability - spaces where identities can shift, overlap and can reveal deeper truths about ourselves. Through religious imagery, I explore the tension between tradition and transformation, using familiar symbols in unusual ways to question societal expectations and open space for new narratives. Creating art allows me to honor the sacred, the person, and the pleasurable, offering a space for introspection, tension, and meaningful connection.
Self Portrait, 2021, soft pastels on sketchbook paper, 24" x 36"
El Duente, 2022, acrylic paint on canvas, 18" x 24"
Experimental Cone Incense Burner, 2022, hand-built ceramics - glazed, 12" x 8" x 10"
Experimental Cone Incense Burner, 2022, hand-built ceramics - glazed, 12" x 8" x 10"
Reminder of Momma, 2022, hand-built ceramics – glazed white and green, 28" x 20"
Reminder of Momma, 2022, hand-built ceramics – glazed white and green, 28" x 20"
Snapped, 2023, tempura paint stick on sketchbook paper, 9" x 11'
Why Won’t You Believe Me?, 2023, colored pencils on sketchbook paper, 9" x 11"
Crocheted Cat Toy, 2023, crocheted acrylic yarn, poly-fil fiber, and catnip, 2" x 11"
If It’s Not God, 2024, Mixed media: wood, metal, acrylic paint, hot glue, wheat paste, plastic beads, acrylic yarn, and book pages from the Iliad, 80" x 30" x 1.5"
If It’s Not God, 2024, Mixed media: wood, metal, acrylic paint, hot glue, wheat paste, plastic beads, acrylic yarn, and book pages from the Iliad, 80" x 30" x 1.5"
If It’s Not God, 2024, Mixed media: wood, metal, acrylic paint, hot glue, wheat paste, plastic beads, acrylic yarn, and book pages from the Iliad, 80" x 30" x 1.5"
If Icarus was afab, 2024, Mixed media: cotton fabric wings, wood frame, metal joinery, gold thread, water-based ink, permanent marker, sealed testosterone needles, and block printed feathers, 60" x 27" (needle: 24" x 12" x 3")
If Icarus was afab, 2024, Mixed media: cotton fabric wings, wood frame, metal joinery, gold thread, water-based ink, permanent marker, sealed testosterone needles, and block printed feathers, 60" x 27" (needle: 24" x 12" x 3")
If Icarus was afab, 2024, Mixed media: cotton fabric wings, wood frame, metal joinery, gold thread, water-based ink, permanent marker, sealed testosterone needles, and block printed feathers, 60" x 27" (needle: 24" x 12" x 3")
Circus Duo, 2024, water-based ink on cardstock, 5.5" x 6.5"
Deer Woman with Child, 2024, Mixed media: wooden figure model, air dry clay, acrylic yarn, t-shirt fabric, cotton fabric, hot glue, and metal wire, 12" x 12.6" x 2.8"
Deer Woman with Child, 2024, Mixed media: wooden figure model, air dry clay, acrylic yarn, t-shirt fabric, cotton fabric, hot glue, and metal wire, 12" x 12.6" x 2.8"
Deer Woman with Child, 2024, Mixed media: wooden figure model, air dry clay, acrylic yarn, t-shirt fabric, cotton fabric, hot glue, and metal wire, 12" x 12.6" x 2.8"
NoFace Urn: For My Zeniba, 2024, Mixed media: glass jar, air dry clay, hot glue, and acrylic paint, 3.5" x 7"
Hayden Rogers
Hayden is a graduating senior in Art Therapy at the Tyler School of Art & Architecture. As a disabled trans-masculine artist, Hayden’s creative journey weaves a profound exploration of identity, through the lens of religious iconography. Their work thoughtfully delves into the intersection of spirituality, gender, and disability, crafting evocative pieces that challenge societal norms and reflect the complexity of human existence.