“Ven Como Seas” Showcases Queer Culture Through The Lens of Latinx Artists

When photographer Emily De La Torre grew frustrated of being the only person of color and Queer-identifying woman on production sets, she channeled her energy into bringing together a community of Latinx creatives to celebrate their queerness.

“Navigating the industry is difficult enough, identifying as female [and then] adding queer to the mix makes it that more challenging. I understand and appreciate that we are in different times and the industry has gotten more progressive, however there’s still been moments when I’m on set and I’m the only queer POC there” says De La Torre.

Originally from Los Angeles with Mexican roots, De La Torre began taking photos ten years ago as a way to express herself in her adolescence, eventually leading her to a photography career where she has worked with high profile clients like Coach, Tory Burch, Dazed Magazine, HBOmax and more.

The show is named “Ven Como Seas”, which loosely translates to “come however” in Spanish. It includes the works of seven artists — including De La Torre herself — whose works center queerness.

The show will only run for one night on July 6th at the Palm Grove Social in Los Angeles, California, but you can find some of the works featured below.

@kwlsey

@ashalexander.studio

@emilysarahdlt

@emilysarahdlt

@kittypiddl3

@kenihanas

@blindings0n

@nori.rasmussenmartinez

@nori.rasmussenmartinez

@thaliagochez

@thaliagochez

@stuckinthepen

To support De La Torre’s mission, you can purchase a T-shirt designed by artists Eleazar and Vera. All profits will be donated to SOMOSLEA, a nonprofit organization in Los Angeles that supports Queer and transgender youth.

Thalia Henao is the Managing Editor of LATINA. She writes about culture, fashion, and beauty for LATINA, W Mag, Allure, and more.