I've always been obsessed with Ophelia.
You know the one. John Everett Millais' painting. The Pre-Raphaelite icon. The woman floating in the water, surrounded by flowers, drowning in tragedy.
When I visited the Tate Britain, I stood in front of that painting for a long time. And I thought: what if Ophelia didn't drown? What if this wasn't tragedy, but transition? I swear I thought this before Taylor Swift revisited it too! (but hey, I'm a total out SWIFTIE so I reclaim the Fate Of Ophelia song as a sound track for my artworks)
Ophelia, rewritten
That's how my Balboize series was born. Watercolor reinterpretations of Ophelia, reclaimed and reimagined as transmasculine bodies.
One emerging from the water — alive, breathing, joyful.
One submerged — not tragic, but suspended in quiet trans joy, like my "New Perimeter" drawings.
This is not drowning. This is transition. This is reclamation.
Now you can carry Ophelia with you
I've printed both watercolor reinterpretations on a structured faux leather crossbody pouch. One image on each side. A wearable piece of queer art that transforms a Pre-Raphaelite icon into contemporary trans narrative.
Perfect as:
- A travel pouch for cables and chargers
- An art supply organizer
- A carry-all inside your backpack or suitcase
- A crossbody statement piece
- A ritual object for everyday life
Product details
- Premium faux leather exterior
- 100% polyester lining
- 27.9 × 20.3 × 3.8 cm
- Zip-top closure
- Interior zip and slip pockets
- Dark gray hardware
- Adjustable and removable wrist & shoulder straps
- Strap drop length: 14″–27″
Lightweight but structured. Protective but soft.
Wear it crossbody. Carry it inside your bag. Travel with Ophelia — this time rewritten.
Made to order
This pouch is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes a bit longer to deliver. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction.
Thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions.
Ophelia Reclaimed — Trans Joy Crossbody Pouch
Designed by Nicoz Balboa
€45
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Queer art you can carry into the world.
