Today we’d like to introduce you to Hill Werth

Hi Hill, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?

Born and raised in the U.S, Hill has been an artist and athlete all their life. They were an all American track & field athlete at the University of California Los Angeles. Hill was also an Olympic hopeful as a member of the U.S.A national bobsled team. Since 2012, Hill has been a professional artist. From making guest speaking appearances at k-12 schools and universities, to international publications and recognition, Hill has had great success as an artist, athlete, and educator. Hill is a trans non-binary mixed media artist and activist using their art and voice to spread visibility, awareness, and representation. Using various mediums, their creations are the result of emotions pouring out, transcending from personal experiences and endeavors. This allows Hill to achieve patterned layers of balance and composition.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?

– Feeling like I had to pursue sports being from a family of pro athlete, but being most passionate about art.
– Being closeted most of my life and scared to come out.
– Having learning disabilities and being neurodivergent.
– Suffering from anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?

The “Hate Has No Home Here” Campaign is an original piece of art by Hill Werth (Slow & Intentional). Sponsored by Digigraphics, Kingston School of Art, Queen’s University Education, & Compass Psychotherapy.

The purpose of this art piece is for businesses, organizations and educators to display it prominently, proudly, and indefinitely in their window fronts/ doors facing outwards to the public as a marker of safe spaces upon entering and as an act of solidarity. It is a peaceful way to combat the hate we’re seeing today. This poster is a step beyond putting a rainbow sticker in a window in support of 2SLGBTQIA+ allyship, as it’s all-encompassing to all marginalized groups of individuals who currently and historically have faced discrimination.

Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?

The Hate Has No Home Here poster has made it’s way all over Kingston, Ontario where I live, but all over North America. This past week, The Hate Has No Home Here made its way to Canadian parliament for a photo op with Justin Treadu. I will be speaking at Parliament Hill later this summer to members of the Canadian government about my art and activism.

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Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/slowandintentional
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slow_and_intentional/
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/slowandintentional
• Other: https://linktr.ee/slow_and_intentional

Image Credits
Hill Werth. Morgan Werth. Nicole Hockenbury. Alaree Malone. King-David Olajuwon