“Craft and textile art have traditionally been seen as women’s work or handicraft as opposed to fine art. In a similar way, the LBGTQIA+ community has been seen as less valuable in society. In recent days, we have witnessed a resurgence of racism, intolerance, and injustice, and once again we are seeing that some people are less valued than others. This moment is a new opportunity to show that every member of humanity has equal value, just like artwork made with yarn or any other material can be valued as fine art. All people are a work of fine art. Love wins!”

—Katie Ruiz