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Quinnely Rose’s artistic practice is centered on fluid transitions of change, using fashion psychology as a tool to work through their fragmented identity. Through their flow arts circus practice and mermaiding, Quinnely explores how the body moves, helping inform their design and development process. They aim to understand how clothing impacts societal perception and explore whether there is a method behind how people are treated based on whether others see them as a man, woman, or something else entirely. Quinnely’s academic research investigates the relationship between clothes and interpersonal connections, considering how the way a person dresses can impact how they are treated and even affect their physical safety. Quinnely believes that words are limiting in their ability to define a person, while visual communication, unrestricted by language, is only limited by the senses. "A word cannot define a person, it can only help them describe themselves… but even then, there are never enough words in the human language to describe a person wholly."

Quinnely created this platform to provide a window of insight into how (s)he experiences the world and to expand views on what 'normal' means. (S)he aims to foster knowledge exchange and encourage a deeper understanding of our intersectional identities. “My medical transition (although not smooth) has opened me to the world, brought me closer to my body, and unveiled the tools needed to connect with people and build meaningful relationships, but my relationship with strangers has changed because I am only recognised as the person they assume I am based on what I wear, and this can sometimes jeopardize my physical safety.”

Quinnely was born in Camden, London, and at the age of one, experienced a pivotal turning point in life when she was given a second chance at a future through adoption. Her early years were spent in Kensington and Chelsea, where she was cherished as the "princess" of a wealthy family with international privileges. As Quinnely matured, she began to realise she was playing the role of the daughter they dearly wanted.

At the age of 12, Quinnely made the difficult decision to come out, expressing that he should have been born male and communicating the discomfort of going through the wrong puberty.

Following this, family circumstances became complicated, and Quinnely felt it necessary to protect himself from damaging confrontations. Although presenting as masculine-leaning, Quinnely did not see a divide between men’s and women’s clothing and used clothing as a tool to communicate his feelings. He found solace in activism, engaging with groups such as the ‘No Straight Answer’ youth group and Voices4 London, which led him to realise that, while unique, he was not alone.

During his early life, Quinnely developed a deep connection with his Persian heritage from his adoptive family. However, his questions surrounding his gender identity were complicated by a lack of knowledge about his birth family’s history, leaving him feeling caught between worlds, unable to fully identify with any one place or group.

At 21, Quinnely’s interests are rooted in fashion psychology, using the international language of fashion to explore their evolving identity. "I created the platform under my name as not only is it personal to me, but the work on this platform will always be part of an ongoing journey. Finding my name was the beginning of that journey. This space is welcome for all the humans who exist authentically, as doing so is an art."