It's hard to put into words how heart-warming it was to see how many of you resonated with Volgaynoes and how grateful we are to everyone who supported this collection and helped us make it such a success.
This collection kept surprising us with overwhelming support from all around the world. From the crowdfunding campaign that funded all stretch goals within the first few hours to an almost sold-out Leftover Sale, you kept showering us with your love.
We are beyond grateful to @alias_in_ink , who agreed to join forces and who designed such incredible little pieces of art, that are now spread literally around the world (5 out of 7 continents!) bringing joy and strength to all of you lovely people. If you're not following her work already, we encourage you to check it out, because aside from creating stunning art, @alias_in_ink is also a volcanologist who uses art to study the lives of people living in the foot of volcanoes. How incredible is that!?
Here is a message from our artist Alias in Ink:
What a colourful and vivid journey it's been to collaborate on Volgaynoes. I have the original Volgayno sketch - a rainbow Stromboli erupting - in my room, and it's hard to believe that this whole campaign and collection grew from there. But many snowflakes make an avalanche! I hope that by bringing the idea of Volgaynoes to life, we have been able to support LGBTQ+ individuals to feel both unique and part of something greater. And that we offered a means for other individuals to show their support and solidarity. It's been such a joy to share the journey with you, our wonderful backers. I'm in awe of Palaeoiris - their creativity, their work ethic, and their principles of spreading love for and between the LGBTQ+ science community through art. Who is to say what projects each of us will move on to next ... I am sincerely grateful for the chance to share art and spread love, in all its queer forms, through Volgaynoes.
With much love and respect from Guatemala!/¡Con muchísimo respecto y amor desde Guatemala!
Thank you, once again, for joining us on this amazing journey. For now, we offer this little wrap-up video to see the project off, as we ship the last Volgaynoes orders and prepare for the Hivos donation. Please look forward to the donation receipt later this month.
VOLGAYNOES has been a volcanology-inspired art collection that celebrates LGBTQIA+ people through the beauty of nature motifs. Brought to you by @alias_in_ink and @palaeoiris team, they are now spreading joy, being source of strength, and facilitators of human connection all around the Earth.