“haus of bambi makes art that invites you to understand yourself a little better. Full stop.” - Bambi

Transformer and haus of bambi are teaming up for the haus’ first contemporary art exhibition, showcasing the collective's extensive multidisciplinary creativity in conjunction with World Pride in DC. Building on our commitment to advance new & best contemporary visual art practices, connect artists to new opportunities, and elevate a broad range of artistic voices, Transformer is honored to present artist collective haus of bambi’s A Radical PRIDE at The Line DC. These outstanding DC-based artists bring a refreshed aesthetic to The Line DC’s Champlain Street, NW Lobby that showcases the cultural heft of DC’s artistic LGBTQ+ community. As DC’s leading contemporary arts organization supporting emerging artists, Transformer recognize that the haus of bambi’s stimulating ideas, imagination, and innovation help drive cultural production and societal advancement.

About the Artists:

haus of bambi: A Radical PRIDE pulls from the breadth of talent within haus of bambi, utilizing photos, ephemera, sculpture, and installation to showcase the haus’ creations of identity and community, reminding us that Pride extends beyond June. Promoting a rich diversity of stand out emerging artists & arts leaders, Transformer grows opportunities and networks for artists in DC and across global platforms, just as The Line does for artists in all of their home cities. Together, we present a stellar lobby installation that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community, Washington, DC, and our city’s powerhouse contemporary artists.

haus of bambi artists include: Bambi (@hausofbambi), Bumper (@theebumper), Farrah Skeiky (@reallyfarrah), Miss Grace David (@missgracedavid), JaxKnife Complex (@jaxknifecomplex), and King Molasses (@kingmolasses).

Bambi is an artist, a damn good storyteller, and the host at haus of bambi. Bambi's work has been commissioned by Vogue, The Kennedy Center, and the Metal Hearts Cabaret in Boston. Bambi is a founding member of The Kennedy Center’s Dance Council and is the runway movement director for New York couturier Bach Mai.

Bumper is a producer, set designer, and performer who curates fantastical worlds on and beyond the stage including for PBS and large-scale embassy events in DC. Bumper is artistic director of DC’s Flower Factory party.

Farrah Skeiky is an Arab American photographer and creative director based in Washington, DC. She arrived at photography as a musician and a passionate believer in cultural exchange through food, and photographs the people, places, and things in those realms.

Miss Grace David is a Black, queer, and non-binary femme performance and textile artist who uses character performance, textile production, world-making, and storytelling, along with visual abstraction. Miss Grace was artist in residence at The Nicholson Project in 2024 in DC.

JaxKnife Complex has over a decade of experience as a performer, producer, and teacher of stagecraft. Jax is a central figure of DC's queer nightlife scene who manages and MCs events at Trade Bar and across Washington, DC.

King Molasses is an award-winning drag king and performing artist based in Washington, DC. They consecutively reigned as DC’s Best Drag King from 2022 through 2025 and were voted Best Gender Non-Conforming Artist 2024-2025 by the DC Drag Awards. They have been featured on Bravo, The Washington Post, Good Morning America, and NPR.