FEEL

FEEL is an extension of Aubrié Costello's THE EROTIC PROJECT, which explores softness as a form of protest and pleasure. Originating during quarantine, the project reclaims eroticism as a source of healing and communal catharsis, focusing on joy, consent, queer desire, and intimacy. The FEEL Deck offers 104 prompts for self-reflection and connection, emphasizing holistic pleasure and trauma-informed practices. Amidst societal disconnection, FEEL promotes collective healing by integrating rest, pleasure, and play in daily life. The project highlights the importance of vulnerability and centers voices from queer, BIPOC, and neurodivergent communities. Costello's approach to art is ethical and grounded in mutual care, viewing pleasure as a political act of resistance. THE EROTIC PROJECT advocates for accessibility in queer-centered self-care and aims to redefine co-authorship and storytelling within supportive spaces.