Xayn Nazerally (they/them) is a multi-medium experimental artist, curator, and musician.
While they are currently based in San Diego, California, Xayn has experience with international and multicultural arts communities based in Kenya, the U.A.E., Mexico and India with a focus on LGBTQIA+ subculture.
Currently, they are the Art Director for
The Brown Building - a community center in City Heights specifically catering to Black and brown trans people, and the broader queer community.
Their aim is to build a self-sufficient space for queer youth to feel safe, learn arts and life skills as well as have safe access to food, gender-affirming care, and other necessities.
In addition to their work with The Brown Building, Xayn is the owner and Creative Director of Quiet Type.
Current Positions
2021 -
Art Director - The Brown Building
2020 -
Owner / Creative Director - Quiet Type
Curated Events
2021
"Identity" - The Brown Building
Pastelle Bonito, Nicholas Clavelo, Lawrence Butler, Atlas Pante, Kim Sweeney, Neville Greene, Moses Cabrera, Tori-Lynne Davis, Tony Carter, Eliza Lopez
2019
"Familial" - Weird Hues
Lora Mathis, Marina Grize + Lissa Corona,
Avia Rose Ramm, Mauro Donate, OOGLIOO, Atlas Pante, Pastelle Bonito, Chump, T. Jay Santa Ana, Ale Dehoyos, Dylan Wilde
2018
"High Art" - Green Gold Lounge
Various Artists
2018
"Dark Daze" - Gelato Vero
Various Artists
2018
Benefit Show - The Brown Building
Tarrah Aroonsakool, Lauren McCarthy, Xayn Naz, T. Jay Santa Ana
Additional Experience / Skills
Art direction, videography, graphic design, photography, event planning/direction
2022
"Resilience" - The Brown Building
Arnold Baretto, Xochi Perez , Tarrah Aroonsakool, Marina Grize, Gwen Miramontes, Anthony Carter,