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href=\"#video\">video<\/a>\n <a href=\"#lucid\">lucid dreams<\/a>\n <a href=\"#vans\">vans capsule<\/a>\n <a href=\"#mission\">mission & values<\/a>\n <a href=\"#contact\">contact<\/a>\n <\/nav>\n<\/header>\n\n\n<section class=\"poster container\">\n <h1 class=\"poster-title\">BEAUTIFUL<br>CREATURES<br>OF THE NIGHT<\/h1>\n <p class=\"poster-sub\">\n art, diplomacy, and cultural exchange uplifting trans & queer voices \u2014 building a living bridge between france \u00d7 mexico through residencies, film, music, and safe creative spaces.\n <\/p>\n <p class=\"poster-note\">\n nonprofit \u2022 paris & cdmx \u2022 operating globally\n <\/p>\n <p class=\"scroll-cue caps\">\u2014 scroll to enter \u2014<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"letter\" class=\"section container narrow\">\n <h2>OPEN LETTER<\/h2>\n <p class=\"lead\">\n hi my dearest angel friends,<br><br>\n as i celebrate my 30th birthday, i find myself reflecting not on what i've become, but on what i've created. thirty years of living authentically, of daring to exist in a world that often told me i couldn't. not without challenges, not without envy, not without danger. i've fought for my name, my body, my right to walk safely at night. but as a human being made of light, complexity, and endless love, i stand free. to live long enough to celebrate your own existence is still a radical act.\n <br><br>\n across our world, trans women face staggering violence and exclusion. according to the trans murder monitoring project, latin america alone accounts for nearly 70% of the world\u2019s reported murders of trans and gender-diverse people, with mexico among the top three countries globally. each year, dozens of names are lost, sisters, daughters, lovers, artists, all erased by hate. this violence, and the social neglect that feeds it, means that the average life expectancy of trans women in the region is estimated between 35 and 41 years \u2014 not because our bodies can\u2019t survive longer, but because society still refuses to let us. so when i say i made it, i mean i have lived past a statistic.\n <br><br>\n this golden woman, honest, a little chaotic, but deeply, deeply alive, stands today at the intersection of a beautiful path, where art, diplomacy, and transformation come together. through my nonprofit, beautiful creatures of the night, i've been building a bridge between france and mexico, using art, culture, and diplomacy to uplift trans and queer voices.\n <br><br>\n our organization works to create artist residencies, cultural exchanges, and inclusive creative spaces that highlight the extraordinary talent in mexico\u2019s queer and artistic communities often overlooked. these angels need and deserve protection, guidance and celebration. i\u2019m honored to be one of many who can help bring light into this world.\n <br><br>\n we are now proudly collaborating on a historic initiative for the 200-year anniversary of france\u2013mexico diplomatic relations\u2014bringing art, film, and social dialogue together in a celebration of diversity and creativity.\n <br><br>\n so this year, i\u2019m asking you all for your contributions, big or small, it\u2019s all equally important, and help us continue this mission. your support will go directly toward developing these programs, supporting artists, and ensuring every voice that deserves to be seen is heard.\n <br><br>\n you can donate here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=RNYW3C8W7RNH2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">paypal donations<\/a>.\n <br><br>\n with endless love and gratitude always.<br><br>\n yours truly, jaydena \u273a\n <\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"divider container\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"video\" class=\"section container narrow\">\n <h2>VIDEO CONVERSATION<\/h2>\n <p>conversation with the mexican embassy on behalf of trans youth and immigrants who deserve the right to their identity and name changed.<\/p>\n <div class=\"video-wrap\" aria-label=\"YouTube video\">\n <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H31xY56VkBQ?si=BI3rD_BVk0k7ovpA\"\n title=\"conversation with the mexican embassy \u2014 identity & name change rights\"\n allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\n referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"divider container\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"lucid\" class=\"section container narrow\">\n <h2>LUCID DREAMS \u2014 LATE SPRING 2025<\/h2>\n <p>\n *lucid dreams* is a project of art and cultural diplomacy. it weaves film, music, and public dialogue to platform queer and trans creators and reimagine how institutions engage with community. this work lives at the intersection of creation and policy\u2014using culture to move hearts, and diplomacy to move systems.\n <\/p>\n <p class=\"caps\" style=\"font-weight:900\">\n supported by institut fran\u00e7ais du mexique, the culture & diversity sector of guadalajara, and the mexican embassy in france.\n <\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"divider container\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"vans\" class=\"section container\">\n <h2>GOSHSAVETHEDOLLS. VANS CAPSULE<\/h2>\n <p class=\"narrow\">\n with artist mexican fidel matos verdejo we created a neo-political capsule with the support of vans europe, <strong>#GOSHSAVETHEDOLLS<\/strong>, a message that is not only a powerhouse take on celebrating transness but a geopolitical revolution. with fashion we make statements as well.\n <\/p>\n\n <div class=\"masonry\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n \n <figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beautifulcreaturesofthenight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1381-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"vans capsule \u2014 cream sneaker with stencil text\" loading=\"lazy\">\n \n <\/figure>\n\n <figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beautifulcreaturesofthenight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1348-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"vans capsule \u2014 black sneaker gosh save the dolls\" loading=\"lazy\">\n \n <\/figure>\n\n <figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beautifulcreaturesofthenight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1346-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"vans capsule \u2014 checkerboard sneaker slogan\" loading=\"lazy\">\n \n <\/figure>\n\n <figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beautifulcreaturesofthenight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1379-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"vans capsule \u2014 on-foot relaxed denim\" loading=\"lazy\">\n \n <\/figure>\n\n <figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beautifulcreaturesofthenight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1380-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"vans capsule \u2014 playful portrait with sneakers\" loading=\"lazy\">\n \n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"divider container\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"mission\" class=\"section container\">\n <h2>MISSION<\/h2>\n <div class=\"narrow\">\n <p>to build cultural bridges between france and mexico through art, advocacy, and love \u2014 centering trans and queer lives, commissioning artists, and creating residencies, exchanges, and inclusive spaces.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3>CORE VALUES<\/h3>\n <div class=\"narrow\">\n <span class=\"badge\">visibility<\/span>\n <span class=\"badge\">inclusivity<\/span>\n <span class=\"badge\">diplomacy<\/span>\n <span class=\"badge\">creativity<\/span>\n <span class=\"badge\">healing<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"grid-2 narrow\" style=\"margin-top:22px\">\n <div>\n <h3>WHERE WE ARE<\/h3>\n <p>based primarily in paris and cdmx, operating globally through partnerships, touring programs, and remote residencies. we work bilingually and cross-institutionally to connect communities on both sides of the atlantic.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <h3>MESSAGE FROM CO-FOUNDER JAYDENA<\/h3>\n <p>beautiful creatures of the night is a space of healing, of art, of endless love. a celebration of those who live freely under the moonlight \u2014 we turn pain into power, and power into protection for our angels.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"divider 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living authentically, of daring to exist in a world that often told me i couldn't. not without challenges, not without envy, not without danger. i've fought for my name, my body, my right to walk safely at night. but as a human being made of light, complexity, and endless love, i stand free. to live long enough to celebrate your own existence is still a radical act.\n <br><br>\n across our world, trans women face staggering violence and exclusion. according to the trans murder monitoring project, latin america alone accounts for nearly 70% of the world\u2019s reported murders of trans and gender-diverse people, with mexico among the top three countries globally. each year, dozens of names are lost, sisters, daughters, lovers, artists, all erased by hate. this violence, and the social neglect that feeds it, means that the average life expectancy of trans women in the region is estimated between 35 and 41 years \u2014 not because our bodies can\u2019t survive longer, but because society still refuses to let us. so when i say i made it, i mean i have lived past a statistic.\n <br><br>\n this golden woman, honest, a little chaotic, but deeply, deeply alive, stands today at the intersection of a beautiful path, where art, diplomacy, and transformation come together. through my nonprofit, beautiful creatures of the night, i've been building a bridge between france and mexico, using art, culture, and diplomacy to uplift trans and queer voices.\n <br><br>\n our organization works to create artist residencies, cultural exchanges, and inclusive creative spaces that highlight the extraordinary talent in mexico\u2019s queer and artistic communities often overlooked. these angels need and deserve protection, guidance and celebration. i\u2019m honored to be one of many who can help bring light into this world.\n <br><br>\n we are now proudly collaborating on a historic initiative for the 200-year anniversary of france\u2013mexico diplomatic relations\u2014bringing art, film, and social dialogue together in a celebration of diversity and creativity.\n <br><br>\n so this year, i\u2019m asking you all for your contributions, big or small, it\u2019s all equally important, and help us continue this mission. your support will go directly toward developing these programs, supporting artists, and ensuring every voice that deserves to be seen is heard.\n <br><br>\n you can donate here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=RNYW3C8W7RNH2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">paypal donations<\/a>.\n <br><br>\n with endless love and gratitude always.<br><br>\n yours truly, jaydena \u273a\n <\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"divider container\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"video\" class=\"section container narrow\">\n <h2>VIDEO CONVERSATION<\/h2>\n <p>conversation with the mexican embassy on behalf of trans youth and immigrants who deserve the right to their identity and name changed.<\/p>\n <div class=\"video-wrap\" aria-label=\"YouTube video\">\n <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H31xY56VkBQ?si=BI3rD_BVk0k7ovpA\"\n title=\"conversation with the mexican embassy \u2014 identity & name change rights\"\n allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\n referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"divider container\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"lucid\" class=\"section container narrow\">\n <h2>LUCID DREAMS \u2014 LATE SPRING 2025<\/h2>\n <p>\n *lucid dreams* is a project of art and cultural diplomacy. it weaves film, music, and public dialogue to platform queer and trans creators and reimagine how institutions engage with community. this work lives at the intersection of creation and policy\u2014using culture to move hearts, and diplomacy to move systems.\n <\/p>\n <p class=\"caps\" style=\"font-weight:900\">\n supported by institut fran\u00e7ais du mexique, the culture & diversity sector of guadalajara, and the mexican embassy in france.\n <\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"divider container\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"vans\" class=\"section container\">\n <h2>GOSHSAVETHEDOLLS. VANS CAPSULE<\/h2>\n <p class=\"narrow\">\n with artist mexican fidel matos verdejo we created a neo-political capsule with the support of vans europe, <strong>#GOSHSAVETHEDOLLS<\/strong>, a message that is not only a powerhouse take on celebrating transness but a geopolitical revolution. with fashion we make statements as well.\n <\/p>\n\n <div class=\"masonry\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n \n <figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beautifulcreaturesofthenight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1381-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"vans capsule \u2014 cream sneaker with stencil text\" loading=\"lazy\">\n \n <\/figure>\n\n <figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beautifulcreaturesofthenight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1348-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"vans capsule \u2014 black sneaker gosh save the dolls\" loading=\"lazy\">\n \n <\/figure>\n\n <figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beautifulcreaturesofthenight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1346-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"vans capsule \u2014 checkerboard sneaker slogan\" loading=\"lazy\">\n \n <\/figure>\n\n <figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beautifulcreaturesofthenight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1379-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"vans capsule \u2014 on-foot relaxed denim\" loading=\"lazy\">\n \n <\/figure>\n\n <figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beautifulcreaturesofthenight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1380-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"vans capsule \u2014 playful portrait with sneakers\" loading=\"lazy\">\n \n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"divider container\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"mission\" class=\"section container\">\n <h2>MISSION<\/h2>\n <div class=\"narrow\">\n <p>to build cultural bridges between france and mexico through art, advocacy, and love \u2014 centering trans and queer lives, commissioning artists, and creating residencies, exchanges, and inclusive spaces.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3>CORE VALUES<\/h3>\n <div class=\"narrow\">\n <span class=\"badge\">visibility<\/span>\n <span class=\"badge\">inclusivity<\/span>\n <span class=\"badge\">diplomacy<\/span>\n <span class=\"badge\">creativity<\/span>\n <span class=\"badge\">healing<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"grid-2 narrow\" style=\"margin-top:22px\">\n <div>\n <h3>WHERE WE ARE<\/h3>\n <p>based primarily in paris and cdmx, operating globally through partnerships, touring programs, and remote residencies. we work bilingually and cross-institutionally to connect communities on both sides of the atlantic.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <h3>MESSAGE FROM CO-FOUNDER JAYDENA<\/h3>\n <p>beautiful creatures of the night is a space of healing, of art, of endless love. a celebration of those who live freely under the moonlight \u2014 we turn pain into power, and power into protection for our angels.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"divider 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