Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you! —Dr. Seuss
I’m Bux.
I am a queer artist and performer
based in Grand Rapids, MI…
dedicated to challenging the gender binary. I hold a Master’s of Fine Arts in Painting (2021) and a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Illustration (2007) from Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, MI. With over 20 years of experience in design, art, and illustration.
My fine art work centers around gender representation and deconstructing the gender binary. I use performance art, public speaking, published writings, and other creative form to achieve this goal. I have aslo become a bit of a public figure since taking on this task.
I have a rich background in customer service, marketing, sales, event coordination & planning, teaching, and management. Throughout my career, I have honed strong communication skills, essential for successful client and business interactions.
I excel as a problem solver, remaining composed under pressure and infusing humor into tense situations. I bring creativity, organization, flexibility, and passion to my leadership roles, both in my tasks and in fostering a sense of community. With experience in teaching art at various levels, I prioritize patience, understanding, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. I am a highly motivated individual who believes in the power of dreams and perseverance.
Articles, Interviews, & External Links
them - Joule’s Molly House Coverage
Them is the award-winning authority on what LGBTQ+ means today — and tomorrow. From in-depth storytelling on the fight for LGBTQ+ rights to intimate profiles of queer cultural vanguards, it’s a platform for all of the bold, stylish, and rebellious ways that LGBTQ+ people are reshaping our world every day.
Grand Rapids Magazine - Personal Style Interview
Grand Rapids Magazine is the definitive resource on the people, food & drink, culture, arts & entertainment, lifestyle and news of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Holland Sentinel - HAAC Regional Arts Juror
The Holland Sentinel is a newspaper published six days a week in Holland, Michigan, United States, founded in 1896. It is published by Gannett.
Artist Portfolio Magazine - Artist Profile
Artist Portfolio Magazine is an Independent Art Magazine that showcases art from professional and emerging artists. Paintings, mixed media art, photography.
WZZM Channel 13 - Joule’s Molly House Coverage
Grand Rapids Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more
WXMI Fox 17 - Joule’s Molly House Coverage
FOX 17 brings the most local news, weather, traffic and sports from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo to Battle Creek and across West Michigan
Mod Bettie Portrait Studio - Wine & Nudes Class
You work so hard taking care of everyone on the entire planet except yourself. You've earned a day of pampering and Mod Bettie is the place to go!