Rae Wilde (they/he) is a trans and disabled artist based in the Twin Cities. Their work is rooted in a love of Italian Renaissance art and a fascination with what it means to be seen, represented, and celebrated through art while living within systems that have not always made space for everyone.

Wilde draws inspiration from the ancient sculptures and classical traditions that were created to endure for generations.

Their work asks a simple question:

Who gets to be represented in the art we choose to preserve?

By reimagining Greco-Roman forms with trans, queer, diverse, and contemporary bodies, Wilde creates space for people and identities that have historically been cast aside. The work celebrates the beauty and complexity of real people while challenging the narrow ideals that have long shaped classical art.

Wilde creates art for anyone who wants to see themselves, their communities, or simply a wider range of human experience reflected in the art they live with.