Goldsmiths Students Criticize Lecturer Dawn Mellor for Adopting Trans Persona as Art Project

At Goldsmiths College, students have accused fine art instructor Dawn Mellor of deceiving them regarding her gender identity after she embraced a non-binary identity, Tippy Rampage. A senior colleague had requested that she be referred to by her new name and they/them pronouns. Initially created for an art project, Mellor continued to embody the persona, which she later described as 'toxic and unpleasant.' The situation escalated on social media, where artist Rodent criticized her for 'masquerading as a trans person.' Concerns emerged about the potential effects on academic opportunities for queer students. Mellor published her book 'Sirens' on December 16, 2019, which delves into themes of crime, gender, and sexuality, with the character stemming from her job application at Goldsmiths.