Joy as Resistance in Pride Month with Artist Katiana Rodriguez

We are so happy to share a reimagination of our logo for Pride Month by featured artist Katiana Rodriguez, who brings her vibrant energy and deep commitment to community building to this powerful piece, declaring “WE’RE STILL HERE!” This piece is a celebration of resilience, joy, and the unbreakable spirit of the LGBTQ+ community.

Drawing from her Puerto Rican roots, Katiana creates art that captures the warmth and adoration she feels whenever she thinks of home. Her work celebrates the beauty of queer identity, body positivity, and the “deep rooted sense of community” that defines her artistic practice. Thank you Katiana for this inspiring and deeply meaningful piece!

Statement by the Artist:

As a queer creator, Pride month has been a time of joy, celebration, and community. However, 2025 has felt a little bit different. The focus has shifted to joy, but joy as a form of resistance. Celebration of how far we’ve come, despite adversity. We’re focusing on community, and the power in numbers to enact change. When designing this logo, I wanted to find a way to incorporate all of these emotions into the final artwork. With the queer community being under attack, especially our trans siblings, we need to find a way to come together not only for the party, but for the movement. LGBTQ+ folks have always existed, and we always will. “We’re Still Here” is a nod to how many struggles the community has not only faced but overcome throughout history. We are still here, and we are not going anywhere.

-Katiana Rodriguez, June 2025

About Katiana

Katiana Rodriguez is a queer, Afro-Latinx artist born and raised in New York City. She currently has a BFA from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Illustration. Her artistic influence can be seen throughout the city of Boston. Most notably, she was the featured artist for the Boston Celtic’s Noche Latina poster. Katiana has spent innumerable weekends vending at local art and craft markets. Additionally, she was a member of The Fenway’s inaugural cohort, where she oversaw the planning of Violet Neighborhood, an art event centered around queer BIPOC creators. She has facilitated multiple workshops focused on art, identity, and portraiture. As an artist of color, Katiana is focused on bringing diversity and awareness to visual art spaces through mural work, facilitation, gallery curation, and event planning.