My thesis combines performance and costume design, the two main focuses of my studies at GW. My thesis brings together the artforms of Clownery and Drag to express and examine my own queer experience. Petunia, my clown drag persona, is based on the Idealus Herois moth, also known as the Clown Moth. She has a child-like sense of wonder and curiosity about the world around her, loves anything sparkly, and wants nothing more than to be a real human. From this persona, I have designed and constructed a costume to be on display at the NEXT Exhibition. Keep your eyes peeled at the NEXT Festival Extravaganza on April 23rd to see Petunia live in an improvisational piece amongst the festival attendees.