Rae Wilde is a trans and disabled artist rooted in the greater Twin Cities area, creating work that bridges the ancient and the contemporary with inspired use of color and a wink of whimsy. Art was always around for Rae, first as quiet sketches as a child, then as half‑hidden experiments as they grew, but for years it lived at arm’s length, held back by the fear of being fully seen.

Now, that once‑cautious impulse has burst into something vivid and unapologetic. Rae’s paintings draw on the drama and reverence of classical sculpture, but they refuse to stay still; they shimmer with bold palettes, playful flourishes, and details that invite viewers closer. Their work is intimate and expressive, honoring the people and communities who shaped them and giving center stage to identities history has too often overlooked.

In every piece, Rae steps into full view and welcomes others to do the same, celebrating marginalized stories through color, complexity, and joy.