Harmony Hammond, known both nationally and internationally, is a contemporary lesbian artist from New Mexico who has lectured and published extensively on feminist art, lesbian art, and the cultural representation of "difference." "Radiant Affection" is representative of Hammond's organic work from the early 1980s that makes present the gendered body. Despite a demanding schedule, Hammond continues to be involved and supportive of the lesbian and gay communities and has curated several art exhibitions of contemporary works by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and two-spirited people. (Contains 3 figures.)