Only Human - series 2 (2026) by Kate Galea Style:Black frame warrior queen of Connacht

warrior queen of Connacht

Created as a First World War poster

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this portrait uses queer iconography - a leather-clad figure pulling on his gloves peers at us from below the peak of his Muir cap

Only Human - series 2 (2026) by Kate Galea Style:Black frame warrior queen of ConnachtOnly Human Series 2 transforms repeated chevrons into a rhythmic wall of colour, discipline and delight. Kates hard edged precision becomes emotional: stripes stack like architecture, bodies, pride flags and dance floor lights. The pattern feels controlled until it starts to pulse, reminding us that order can still be gloriously alive too.