Inspired by the rich history of graphic design
in the LGBTQ+ community, this papercraft
animation takes the viewer on a journey from
pre-Stonewall assertion of self and assimilatory
politics to the rage of the AIDS epidemic and
the increased visibility of a range of identities
today.
This was a really fun piece to put together, playing
with how the symbols and shapes could morph
into eachother.
©Alleycat Studio 2025
KEY REFERENCES
1. Gay is Good Drum
Frank Kemeny, Mattachine Society (1963)
2. Gay is Angry Calendar
Juan Carlos Vidal, 3rd World Gay Revolution (1971)
3. The Gay Manifesto
Carl Whittman (1971)
4. Silence=Death
Silence=Death Project (1987)
5. The Government has Blood on it’s hands
Gran Fury (1988)
6. Pride Flag
Gilbert Baker (1978)
7. Pride Progress Flag
Danial Quasar (2012)
Frank Kemeny, Mattachine Society (1963)
2. Gay is Angry Calendar
Juan Carlos Vidal, 3rd World Gay Revolution (1971)
3. The Gay Manifesto
Carl Whittman (1971)
4. Silence=Death
Silence=Death Project (1987)
5. The Government has Blood on it’s hands
Gran Fury (1988)
6. Pride Flag
Gilbert Baker (1978)
7. Pride Progress Flag
Danial Quasar (2012)