The InQueery

Proof we need to give more credit to gay people. This editorial illustration, created for The InQueery, America’s leading gay research corporation, spotlights the Emotional Support Gay (ESG)—a figure often expected to translate culture, offer emotional backup, and embody the archetype of the “gay best friend.” Through vibrant visuals and layered symbolism, the piece highlights the emotional labour queer individuals often carry in both straight and queer spaces. It’s a celebration of resilience, humour, and care, amplifying the ESG’s role in shaping identity, community, and the subtle, powerful ways they support others every day.