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A Moderated Q&A with Chella Man
Artist CHELLA MAN discusses the journey of self-discovery and celebration of identity, exploring how individuals can find their voice, embark on a path of self-discovery, and live authentically in this moderated Q&A.
Positive Representation
Multimedia creative CHELLA MAN shares their perspective on acting as one’s own representation by first cultivating self-acceptance. Discussing intersectionality alongside media representation, Man’s refreshing take on creating impactful work inspires any audience.
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Renowned for their personal documentation of their experience in gender transition, Chella Man is celebrated for their motto, "be your own representation." As a deaf, genderqueer, Chinese, and Jewish individual, Chella found they didn’t have role models to look up to, and so they became a voice and a true representation for himself and for others. With over 257K subscribers and many millions of views on their YouTube video entitled "One year on testosterone: voice updates," Chella is normalizing the conversation around gender issues for disabled and LGBTQ+ youth.
A New York-based artist, director, and author, Chella's work features the continuums of disability, race, gender, and sexuality. They blend the genres of painting and performance art while simultaneously exploring sculpture, writing, and live workshops. They are currently a mentor and resident at Silver Art Projects located in The World Trade Center. Man has shown at institutions such as the Brooklyn Museum, Mana Contemporary, and will be exhibiting at The Pacific Design Center, and The Abrons Arts Center this coming year. They were an artist-in-residence at the Palazzo Monti in Brescia, Italy in 2020. Man published their first book, Continuum, with Penguin Publishing, highlighting how to heal from systemic oppression and the revelations they have come to growing up.
Through their talks, Chella opens up about their experiences transitioning on testosterone, navigating the world with a disability, and facing isolation while growing up within a small and conservative town in Central Pennsylvania. Their TED Talk, "Becoming Him," offers an empowering investigation of gender, identity, race, and disability. They hope to continue pushing the boundaries of what it means to be accessible, inclusive, and equal in this world.
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