As much as this mural illustrates the solidarity and resilience of trans people, it truly shines a light on trans joy. In every stroke of paint, there is laughter. In the hands that moved each wooden panel, there is excitement. Captured in the foaming waves of the sea, the mystical creatures and twinkling stars of the galaxy, and the dragons that dance before the sun is trans love.

The Gender Generation Project’s mural has been a labour of love for the past two years. The project was brought into fruition by trans youth and mentors, designed by a 13-year-old youth member, and painted by our October 2024 retreat participants aged 5 to 71. Although the mural is now complete, its journey has only just begun.

The Mural was displayed at the University of Victoria Library for Trans Day of Remberence, Fall 2024. It is now at permenantly mounted at the Fairfield Gonzales Community Association. Feel free to go visit the mural in person.