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Skeleton in a summer dress
Skeleton in a Summer Dress is a hand-drawn comic about the transgender experience. The story follows Mike, a 23-year-old man who is seen by the outside world as a girl. His life is portrayed as a burial: he lies in a grave wearing a summer dress that isn't his, mourned by friends and family for who he never was. In the cemetery, a grave robber visits monthly, returning people their true selves — but Mike has been waiting seven years for his turn.
The story explores what it means to be stuck in a never-ending system, while finding your own family, happiness and the courage to fight for your dreams. Alongside grief and jealousy, it carries a deep message of hope and connection.
The comic is a collaboration between artist Michael Visser and writer Kris van der Voorn, both transgender. Michael has been waiting seven years for gender care; Kris waited four. Through this work, they hope to reduce stigma around trans identities and offer hope to others in similar situations.
This exhibition displays the original hand-drawn artwork in full detail, brought to you by the Municipality of Almere and InnerCircle Foundation.
Description of the programme
"A comic about waiting, identity and hope. Follow Mike's journey as a transgender person buried in a life that isn't his. Doors open at 17:00, closing at 21:00."
Skeleton in a summer dress
Skeleton in a Summer Dress is a hand-drawn comic about the transgender experience. The story follows Mike, a 23-year-old man who is seen by the outside world as a girl. His life is portrayed as a burial: he lies in a grave wearing a summer dress that isn't his, mourned by friends and family for who he never was. In the cemetery, a grave robber visits monthly, returning people their true selves — but Mike has been waiting seven years for his turn.
The story explores what it means to be stuck in a never-ending system, while finding your own family, happiness and the courage to fight for your dreams. Alongside grief and jealousy, it carries a deep message of hope and connection.
The comic is a collaboration between artist Michael Visser and writer Kris van der Voorn, both transgender. Michael has been waiting seven years for gender care; Kris waited four. Through this work, they hope to reduce stigma around trans identities and offer hope to others in similar situations.
This exhibition displays the original hand-drawn artwork in full detail, brought to you by the Municipality of Almere and InnerCircle Foundation.
Description of the programme
"A comic about waiting, identity and hope. Follow Mike's journey as a transgender person buried in a life that isn't his. Doors open at 17:00, closing at 21:00."
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