Marsha P. Johnson

Marsha P Johnson, Chaz Howkins, 2018, pencil on paper

Marsha P Johnson (Digital), Chaz Howkins, 2018, pencil on paper and digital manipulation

A drawing created for International Women's Day after being inspired by the documentary The Death and Life of Marsha P Johnson.

Marsha P Johnson was an advocate for the rights of transgender women, particularly trans women of colour.  She spearheaded the Stonewall uprising in 1969 and has been credited for being the first person to throw a shot glass which instigated the original riot.  Marsha P Johnson had an incredibly important role in LGBT+ history and I wanted to pay a tribute to her in gratitude. 

Recreating Diary Pages

Diary Deconstruction #1, Chaz Howkins, 2017, fine liner

Diary Deconstruction #2, Chaz Howkins, 2017, fine liner

Diary Deconstruction #3, Chaz Howkins, 2017, fine liner

A recreation of pre-teenage diary pages of cryptic messages about discovering my sexuality.

Typography Experimentations

Dear America, Chaz Howkins, 2016, pen and coloured pencil

Miss EU Already, Chaz Howkins, 2016, coloured pencil and fine liner

I've been wanting to experiment with typography so decided to create some topical drawings based on recent events.

Proud: A Celebration Of Pride Exhibition

Two of my pieces in the exhibition

A small exhibition but still a good opportunity to have my work seen by a wider audience.