My name is Kinder Limo, my pronouns are they/them. I'm a musician, dancer, performance artist.
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Limo
performativity of life
I've lived for 21 years on this planet, but age is really just
a symbol. I do not see the point of telling my actual age somewhere except for when I'm seeing a doctor, for example. Instead, I created a performance where
I celebrated my 127th anniversary.

There were my close people, there was a cake with
a candle '127'. And I'm not celebrating it on my actual birthday. I do it when I go through some stage, when
I realize that something inside me has changed, when
I learned something important.

I have been performing for three or four years, having switched from modern dance and conceptual art.
I wanted to explore the physical and aesthetic side
of self-expression.
I've lived for 21 years on this planet, but age is really just a symbol.
I do not see the point of telling my actual age somewhere except for when I'm seeing a doctor, for example. Instead, I created a performance where I celebrated my 127th anniversary.

There were my close people, there was a cake with a candle '127'. And I'm not celebrating it on my actual birthday. I do it when I go through some stage, when I realize that something inside me has changed, when
I learned something important. I have been performing for three or four years, having switched from modern dance and conceptual art. I wanted to explore the physical and aesthetic side of self-expression.

I dance in public spaces, as long as I can remember myself. In our culture, it is generally difficult to express feelings, even more so expressing them through dance. You have to attract as little attention
as possible, to dress inconspicuously, even to laugh loudly
is unacceptable.
I've lived for 21 years on this planet, but age is really just a symbol. I do not see the point of telling my actual age somewhere except for when I'm seeing
a doctor, for example. Instead, I created a performance where I celebrated my 127th anniversary.

There were my close people, there was a cake with
a candle '127'. And I'm not celebrating it on my actual birthday. I do it when I go through some stage, when I realize that something inside me has changed, when I learned something important. I have been performing for three or four years, having switched from modern dance and conceptual art. I wanted
to explore the physical and aesthetic side
of self-expression.

I dance in public spaces, as long as I can remember myself. In our culture, it is generally difficult
to express feelings, even more so expressing them through dance. You have to attract as little attention as possible, to dress inconspicuously, even to laugh loudly is unacceptable.
I've lived for 21 years on this planet, but age is really just a symbol. I do not see the point of telling my actual age somewhere except for when I'm seeing
a doctor, for example. Instead, I created a performance where I celebrated my 127th anniversary.

There were my close people, there was
a cake with a candle '127'. And I'm not celebrating it on my actual birthday.
I do it when I go through some stage, when I realize that something inside me has changed, when I learned something important. I have been performing for three or four years, having switched from modern dance and conceptual art.
I wanted to explore the physical and aesthetic side of self-expression.

I dance in public spaces, as long as I can remember myself. In our culture, it
is generally difficult to express feelings, even more so expressing them through dance. You have to attract as little attention as possible, to dress inconspicuously, even to laugh loudly
is unacceptable.
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I dance in public spaces, as long as I can remember myself. In our culture, it is generally difficult
to express feelings, even more so expressing them through dance. You have to attract as little attention as possible, to dress inconspicuously, even to laugh loudly is unacceptable.
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I've lived for 21 years on this planet, but age is really just a symbol. I do not see the point of telling my actual age somewhere except for when I'm seeing a doctor, for example. Instead, I created a performance where
I celebrated my 127th anniversary.

There were my close people, there was a cake with a candle '127'. And I'm not celebrating it on my actual birthday. I do it when I go through some stage, when I realize that something inside me has changed, when
I learned something important. I have been performing for three or four years, having switched from modern dance and conceptual art. I wanted to explore the physical and aesthetic side of self-expression.

I dance in public spaces, as long as I can remember myself. In our culture, it is generally difficult to express feelings, even more so expressing them through dance. You have to attract as little attention as possible,
to dress inconspicuously, even to laugh loudly is unacceptable.
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Performances and performativity are a big part of my life
Performances and performativity are a big part of my life
It is also difficult for me to stay aside from social and political issues in Ukraine and world politics. I am an activist through and through, so many of my performances are political. I’m using them as a tool of non-violent resistance and action for my political opinions and rights. Of course, I want to create performances in a non-political and more relaxed environment with more room for reflection. Still, when something terrible happens, I cannot keep quiet.

In my works, I reflect on the theme of queerness, gender and sexual identity. I had a happening in Chernivtsi, where I explored these themes. There was the installation of my room right in the middle of the main street. I used quotes from my journal about all kinds of personal experiences. There was a wardrobe with stage, queer and casual clothes, and other my stuff. It was fascinating to see how people react to a small person’s vulnerable world, how they start interacting with me or with my things, whether they are treated carefully or aggressively. I was so excited when some passers-by were impressed and started trying on my clothes and makeup in front of everyone. Ukraine often amazes me.
It is also difficult for me to stay aside from social and political issues in Ukraine and world politics. I am an activist through and through, so many of my performances are political. I’m using them as a tool of non-violent resistance and action for my political opinions and rights. Of course, I want to create performances in a non-political and more relaxed environment with more room for reflection. Still, when something terrible happens, I cannot keep quiet.

In my works, I reflect on the theme of queerness, gender and sexual identity. I had a happening in Chernivtsi, where I explored these themes. There was the installation of my room right in the middle of the main street. I used quotes from my journal about all kinds of personal experiences. There was a wardrobe with stage, queer and casual clothes, and other my stuff. It was fascinating to see how people react to a small person’s vulnerable world, how they start interacting with me or with my things, whether they are treated carefully or aggressively. I was so excited when some passers-by were impressed and started trying on my clothes and makeup in front of everyone. Ukraine often amazes me.
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As for music, even at school, I searched for backing tracks online, recorded my voice and created rap tracks. Then I forgot about it until I met Dorian Electra. Their creativity inspired me and helped me to wake up from my musical oblivion. I do not have completed music education, which doesn’t stop me from creating electronic music. I describe it as hyper pop. Now I’m working on a single, some of my songs can already be listened to online. During this time, concerts were held in various places, from conservative Ukrainian western cities to gay bars in Bucharest. I want this representation in Ukraine. I want to invest in the development of our gay scene.
As for music, even at school, I searched for backing tracks online, recorded my voice and created rap tracks. Then I forgot about it until I met Dorian Electra. Their creativity inspired me and helped me to wake up from my musical oblivion. I do not have completed music education, which doesn’t stop me from creating electronic music. I describe it as hyper pop. Now I’m working on a single, some of my songs can already be listened to online. During this time, concerts were held in various places, from conservative Ukrainian western cities to gay bars in Bucharest. I want this representation in Ukraine. I want to invest in the development of our gay scene.
Now I am reinterpreting my experience through queer optics. Many things have happened to me since early childhood, which I did not realize. I ignored them because the heteronormative environment does not involve taking such experiences into account. It’s quite another matter when you finally find a vocabulary that would describe you when you can fit your existence into reality.
Now I am reinterpreting my experience through queer optics. Many things have happened to me since early childhood, which I did not realize. I ignored them because the heteronormative environment does not involve taking such experiences into account. It’s quite another matter when you finally find a vocabulary that would describe you when you can fit your existence into reality.
I also thought for a long time that it is not serious. When I was sixteen years old, I was sexually attracted to a girl, but I did not act on it. I thought that it was a one-time thing. But I used to have homosexual experiences from the very beginning. Even when I learned about bisexuality, I thought it wasn’t about me because I was only sexually attracted to women. I didn’t love them, so it wasn’t worth being called orientation.

In the Ukrainian Academy of Leadership, where I studied, I turned to psychologists to sort it out. They told me that it would pass and I should ignore it. They looked at me as if I had caught something contagious.

Already at the university, I began to go deeper, study information and identify myself as a bisexual person. I began to engage in activism because I understand how important education is. Many people do not have access to information, as I did not have it back then. I learned about pansexuality and realized: oh, this is me! I am attracted by everyone who is not heterosexual.

The first non-binary person I learned about was Dorian Electra. At first, I doubted whether such an identity is about me. I was afraid to be another transgender person 'because it was fashionable'. When I caught myself thinking that this is the only thing that stopped me, my doubts have disappeared.
I also thought for a long time that it is not serious. When I was sixteen years old, I was sexually attracted to a girl, but I did not act on it. I thought that it was a one-time thing. But I used to have homosexual experiences from the very beginning. Even when I learned about bisexuality, I thought it wasn’t about me because I was only sexually attracted to women. I didn’t love them, so it wasn’t worth being called orientation.

In the Ukrainian Academy of Leadership, where I studied, I turned to psychologists to sort it out. They told me that it would pass and I should ignore it. They looked at me as if I had caught something contagious.

Already at the university, I began to go deeper, study information and identify myself as a bisexual person. I began to engage in activism because I understand how important education is. Many people do not have access to information, as I did not have it back then. I learned about pansexuality and realized: oh, this is me! I am attracted by everyone who is not heterosexual.

The first non-binary person I learned about was Dorian Electra. At first, I doubted whether such an identity is about me. I was afraid to be another transgender person 'because it was fashionable'. When I caught myself thinking that this is the only thing that stopped me, my doubts have disappeared.
In the family, the theme of sexuality was completely tabooed
In the family, the theme of sexuality was completely tabooed
I was five or six years old when I learned from friends the word "sex". I had no idea what it was. There were no associations with that word, but it was interesting. I took my diary and wrote, "Sex, sex, sex". My mother found it, defiantly called my father and told him to look at the bad thing that his daughter had done. She yelled at me, without explaining anything, and cut out this inscription with scissors. My main takeaway was that it is impossible to speak with parents on this subject.

There was no sexual education, even the basic one: where did children come from, what STDs were. Whenever "adult" moments came up on TV, they covered my eyes and said that 'they were married'. My SexEd, like, perhaps, most of the children’s at that time, came from TV and my parents' porn cassettes. I "played doctor" with a friend when we were little children. We still remember this experience with a smile.

I am grateful that all the objectification in media existed at that time. Of course, now I understand how terrible it is, but then through music videos, I could explore my sexuality. I noticed that I was attracted to the female body. Exclusive content: my first orgasm took place under the clip of Boris Moiseev "Sex XXL Revolution". The girls were dancing in revealing clothing, and the lyrics went on about free love, courage and lack of prohibitions. I am delighted with such a queer coincidence.

I can’t say that I’m hypersexual. On the contrary, I’m more inclined to asexual or demisexual spectrum. I use such sexualized, kitsch images in life and creativity as a tool to deconstruct the taboo of these topics. In culture, there is a tendency to sexualize tabooed things as if they become more attractive because of being banned. I intend to normalize different parts of the human body. In various cultures, they have a different meaning. In some African cultures, for example, there is no ban on female nipples, or there is a taboo on almost the entire female body in Muslim cultures. I believe that it is necessary to look broader and not to be closed within the framework of obsolete traditions, especially in the age of globalization. Culture should demonstrate authenticity. It definitely should not oppress and shame.
I was five or six years old when I learned from friends the word "sex". I had no idea what it was. There were no associations with that word, but it was interesting. I took my diary and wrote, "Sex, sex, sex". My mother found it, defiantly called my father and told him to look at the bad thing that his daughter had done. She yelled at me, without explaining anything, and cut out this inscription with scissors. My main takeaway was that it is impossible to speak with parents on this subject.

There was no sexual education, even the basic one: where did children come from, what STDs were. Whenever "adult" moments came up on TV, they covered my eyes and said that 'they were married'. My SexEd, like, perhaps, most of the children’s at that time, came from TV and my parents' porn cassettes. I "played doctor" with a friend when we were little children. We still remember this experience with a smile.

I am grateful that all the objectification in media existed at that time. Of course, now I understand how terrible it is, but then through music videos, I could explore my sexuality. I noticed that I was attracted to the female body. Exclusive content: my first orgasm took place under the clip of Boris Moiseev "Sex XXL Revolution". The girls were dancing in revealing clothing, and the lyrics went on about free love, courage and lack of prohibitions. I am delighted with such a queer coincidence.

I can’t say that I’m hypersexual. On the contrary, I’m more inclined to asexual or demisexual spectrum. I use such sexualized, kitsch images in life and creativity as a tool to deconstruct the taboo of these topics. In culture, there is a tendency to sexualize tabooed things as if they become more attractive because of being banned. I intend to normalize different parts of the human body. In various cultures, they have a different meaning. In some African cultures, for example, there is no ban on female nipples, or there is a taboo on almost the entire female body in Muslim cultures. I believe that it is necessary to look broader and not to be closed within the framework of obsolete traditions, especially in the age of globalization. Culture should demonstrate authenticity. It definitely should not oppress and shame.
The first look I decided to show here is a sad clown. He has a broken heart because I always had eyes and soul to this world, but it turned out that the world is not ready to live openly. I often put myself in a vulnerable position because creativity involves vulnerability. I’m not afraid of it. As soon as I fell in love for the first time, I immediately told this person, but I got rejected. I did not shut down, despite the broken heart. So that is symbolic for me. I invest such feelings in creativity because music has a therapeutic effect on me. In this image, "I laugh in order not to cry", my motto to move on and not to give up. That’s the contrast.

In the second image, I’m wearing a vyshyvanka, which I, by the way, embroidered myself on the lessons of the craft at school. Of course, my mother helped me, so I will not take the credit completely. I love Ukraine. In my music, I experiment with a folk voice. I cannot stay away from political events. I actively participated in the Maidan. Also, several years of living in Lviv leave a mark on you. But, as in my family, part of our culture is erased and silent.
The first look I decided to show here is a sad clown. He has a broken heart because I always had eyes and soul to this world, but it turned out that the world is not ready to live openly. I often put myself in a vulnerable position because creativity involves vulnerability. I’m not afraid of it. As soon as I fell in love for the first time, I immediately told this person, but I got rejected. I did not shut down, despite the broken heart. So that is symbolic for me. I invest such feelings in creativity because music has a therapeutic effect on me. In this image, "I laugh in order not to cry", my motto to move on and not to give up. That’s the contrast.

In the second image, I’m wearing a vyshyvanka, which I, by the way, embroidered myself on the lessons of the craft at school. Of course, my mother helped me, so I will not take the credit completely. I love Ukraine. In my music, I experiment with a folk voice. I cannot stay away from political events. I actively participated in the Maidan. Also, several years of living in Lviv leave a mark on you. But, as in my family, part of our culture is erased and silent.
In Ukrainian culture there were always queer people, they were among artists, and even among the Cossacks
In Ukrainian culture there were always queer people, they were among artists, and even among the Cossacks
It is worth to be proud of this, to open Ukrainian queer studies, to explore.

The third look is chosen from what I use on stage, inspired by foreign queer art. I would wear it, for example, to the presentation of Kim Petras or Charli XCX song.
It is worth to be proud of this, to open Ukrainian queer studies, to explore.

The third look is chosen from what I use on stage, inspired by foreign queer art. I would wear it, for example, to the presentation of Kim Petras or Charli XCX song.
I haven't come out to my parents. Once my mother saw my Facebook post on Bisexual Visibility Day and called me crying and yelling. Once again, I sent my father photos from Pride in Munich. He did not react. But when I put a small rainbow flag in my room, he came up to me and said, "Take it away so your mother can't see it. We'll go, then you'll put it back". When I had the first ideas about coming out, I thought I would first tell him. He never supported me directly because he is very concerned about my mother's opinion, but always reacted neutrally.
I haven't come out to my parents. Once my mother saw my Facebook post on Bisexual Visibility Day and called me crying and yelling. Once again, I sent my father photos from Pride in Munich. He did not react. But when I put a small rainbow flag in my room, he came up to me and said, "Take it away so your mother can't see it. We'll go, then you'll put it back". When I had the first ideas about coming out, I thought I would first tell him. He never supported me directly because he is very concerned about my mother's opinion, but always reacted neutrally.
I have a partner, we live in different countries. We’re trying to reduce this distance. It’s even more difficult because of the pandemic and the fact that it is difficult for Ukrainians to obtain a visa to the United States. We see each other somewhere every couple of months. We just choose a country and fly there. I’m lucky to be able to work remotely and travel. Long-distance relationships probably became a separate cultural phenomenon in the lesbian community. There are many jokes on this topic.

In my relationship, it is important that my partner is sincere, responsible, and shares my values. Responsibility is all about response. It goes the same in my languages: ответственность — ответ, відповідальність — відповідь. I appreciate the fact that my partner always gets her strength together and responds even if it’s hard. For me, this is the first experience of such relationships, where there is communication, support, where I see that a person is a part of my life. Of course, I’m trying to respond in kind.

Now I study a lot to move forward in my musical career. I think many artists have such a problem: creating something, but not being able to convey it to the world. I work on the development of the blog, the organization of business processes. Of course, doing art is also a full-fledged job.

Taking part in this project gives me a chance to indicate my visibility in the community and society as a whole.
I have a partner, we live in different countries. We’re trying to reduce this distance. It’s even more difficult because of the pandemic and the fact that it is difficult for Ukrainians to obtain a visa to the United States. We see each other somewhere every couple of months. We just choose a country and fly there. I’m lucky to be able to work remotely and travel. Long-distance relationships probably became a separate cultural phenomenon in the lesbian community. There are many jokes on this topic.

In my relationship, it is important that my partner is sincere, responsible, and shares my values. Responsibility is all about response. It goes the same in my languages: ответственность — ответ, відповідальність — відповідь. I appreciate the fact that my partner always gets her strength together and responds even if it’s hard. For me, this is the first experience of such relationships, where there is communication, support, where I see that a person is a part of my life. Of course, I’m trying to respond in kind.

Now I study a lot to move forward in my musical career. I think many artists have such a problem: creating something, but not being able to convey it to the world. I work on the development of the blog, the organization of business processes. Of course, doing art is also a full-fledged job.

Taking part in this project gives me a chance to indicate my visibility in the community and society as a whole.
Kinder Limo
The image of a sad clown
Kinder Limo
The image of a sad clown
Kinder Limo
The image of a sad clown
Kinder Limo
The image of a sad clown
Against the ban on body parts
Broken heart
Against the ban on body parts
Broken heart
Ukrainian traditional clothing
Queer interpretation
Ukrainian traditional clothing
Queer interpretation
WATCH
Shaming of sexuality is a tool
Of patriarchal culture
Shaming of sexuality is a tool
Of patriarchal culture
Shaming of sexuality is a tool
Of patriarchal culture
Shaming of sexuality is a tool
Of patriarchal culture
The identity of queer creators
Should not be silenced
The identity of queer creators
Should not be silenced
The identity of queer creators
Should not be silenced
The identity of queer creators
Should not be silenced
The quintessence of stage looks
Flamboyance
The quintessence of stage looks
Flamboyance
The quintessence of stage looks
Flamboyance
The quintessence of stage looks
Flamboyance
The quintessence of stage looks
Flamboyance
The quintessence of stage looks
Flamboyance