Moonlit Channeling, Connecting to the Divine
High Priestess of the House of Mars, Follower of the Witch & Reaver, Keeper of Legacy
Shepard Guide, Traverser of Realms, Steward of the House of Pluto
Release, the Sacred Act of Catharsis
It’s for Protection
Leovic, the Creation of a Young Queer in Isolation, Seekin Connection, Intimacy, Protection, and Understanding
Alexander Martin (she/her) is a Black and trans artist and performer working out of Peoria, Illinois. Her practice includes visual art, performance, drag, advocacy, education, and community engagement. Her work centers on celebrating, documenting, and highlighting the intersections of her identity. She has had her work exhibited across the states and has done artist residencies in both the US and UK. She is a former state title holder for the drag pageantry system Miss Gay Illinois USofA and has performed all across the US. In 2022, she was featured in the PBS Short Film Festival for her collaborative documentary, The Daily Aesthetics of Alexander Martin, with filmmaker Allison Walsh. She is a founding and former board member of the Peoria Guild of Black Artists, a co-founder of Project 1612, and involved in several community-based efforts. She is an Assistant Professor of Art and Gallery Director at Eureka College.
Read The Spectacle‘s interview with Ms. Martin here.
More of Ms. Martin’s work can be viewed at msalexandermartin.com. Her Instagram is @ms_alexander_martin.
