Client
MSM

Overview
‘MSM’ is an art installation piece for the ‘Unspecified Void’ exhibition that was shown at The Moore Building gallery - commenting on the FDA’s discriminatory blood donation policy towards Gay/Bisexual/Trans men in the U.S. The policy states that ‘men who have sex with men’ (MSM) must be celibate for three months, including those in monogamous relationships, and practice safe sex. It reinforces negative stereotypes, particularly that AIDS and HIV is a “gay disease.” With modern technology and testing, statistics have proven that HIV in the gay community has decreased since 2015, which shows that Gay/Bisexual/Trans men can safely donate blood. Since the pandemic, blood banks have been low on volunteer donors, yet the FDA still reinforces this policy when plenty of men are willing to donate their blood but cannot. All quotes are derived from news outlets, articles, and personal stories from individuals posting their blood-donating experience online.
Client
MSM
Service
Research
Design
Art Installation
The Challenge
I wanted to create a unique art installation by integrating graphic design with the artwork. As it was my first time hanging an installation, I aimed to craft something visually striking that would captivate viewers and raise awareness of my topic.




