KIERAN TEARE-THOMAS
He / Him / His
ABOUT
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I grew up in an artistic household. Early on, I developed an obsession with art and stories, which has become a lifelong passion. I received my BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design where I explored many different types of media including ceramics, printmaking, digital illustration, and design.
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As a trans author, I have found my calling in narrative illustration and storytelling with LGBTQ+ and mental health themes. In creating work celebrating trans and queer people, I hope to make members of our communities feel seen as well as foster understanding and allyship for those outside of the LGBT community.
PUBLICATIONS & CREDENTIALS
My comic Sappho’s Dream was published by Neon Door Literary in January of 2022.
My self published comics, Margin Notes, The Curse, The Flip Side, Friends of Dorothy, and Where You Belong, debuted at the Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo in October of 2022.
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Additional comics, Remarkable, Gyandromorphs, LOVEGUSH!, and Campfire Boy Issues 1-4, debuted at the Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo in October of 2023.
My self published works are sold in nine stores across the U.S. and Australia and I received an honorable mention in the Kids Comics Unite 2023 Pitchfest competition.
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I have also taught Comics and Cartooning at the Summer Arts program at the Cambridge School of Weston.
