Xemi Tapepechul, a trans woman from El Salvador, shares her journey of discovering her artistic identity and founding the Angel Rose Collective. She discusses the intersection of art and activism, the importance of accessibility and inclusion in the arts, and the challenges faced by BIPOC artists in predominantly white institutions. Xemi also highlights the significance of language in her work and the process of reconnecting with her indigenous identity. She emphasizes the need for compassion, agency, and accountability in leadership and offers advice for youth navigating their own paths.
Petrona Xemi Tapepechul is a Nawat Trans Woman from Gusgatan, the land known internationally as El Salvador. She is a playwright, spoken word artist, a published author, and the founder and Artistic Director of Angel Rose Artist Collective in Washington, DC.
Petrona Xemi Tapepechul es una mujer Nawat trans de Gusgatan, la tierra conocida internacionalmente como El Salvador. Es dramaturga, narradora oral, autora, y la fundadora y directora artÃstica del Angel Rose Artist Collective en Washington, DC.
