2024 GALLERY

It was a second stellar year for the Show Your Pride campaign! Photo shoots were held at City Hall, Commissioner’s Court, KHOU 11 Studio, various Chamber event, and in-studio at Soneja Creative and other locations.

2024 Show Your Pride Backdrop

The 2024 Pride backdrop was designed and created by artist and Creative Partner Chandrayee Soneja. Each year, the Show Your Pride campaign features a unique Pride-themed backdrop to create powerful, meaningful photos. The narrative below reflects Chandrayee’s artistic vision for the 2024 backdrop—a stunning piece of art that served as a visual centerpiece for the campaign.

Identity + Connection + Celebration (2024)

Narrative by Chandrayee Soneja (she/her)

The 2024 Pride backdrop serves as a visual representation of the LGBTQ+ community's resilience, diversity, and unity. Each strip of color in the rainbow flag intertwines and reflects the interconnectedness of various identities and experiences within the LGBTQ+ community.

Incorporating the colors of the trans flag colors adds another layer of symbolism. The pink, blue, and white hues of the trans flag represent diversity, perseverance, and visibility within the transgender community. Instead of placing the trans colors in the traditional format of the progressive flag along the edges, these colors are integrated throughout the entire backdrop to reflect the interconnectedness of the community as well as the vulnerability of the trans community, which faces staggering levels of discrimination and violence.

Together, the rainbow and trans flag colors create a dynamic and inclusive tapestry, illustrating the beauty of diversity and the strength found in unity. It invites individuals to see themselves reflected in its vibrant colors and encourages them to embrace their authentic selves, knowing they are part of a community that celebrates and uplifts each other.

Whether displayed at Pride events, community gatherings, or supportive spaces, the Show Your Pride backdrop serves as a powerful affirmation of LGBTQ+ identity, resilience, and Pride.