“My interest in language is steadfast, but I think each project and its accompanying intentions dictate how language must be used.” ThinkingUsedLanguageInterestProjectsIntentionSteadfast Author:Vivek Shraya
“Generally, I start by observing the existing and popular narratives in my social spheres and media, and the pressures I face in my own life experiences. As someone who is "newly" trans, I am constantly thinking about what the dominant narratives are around transness, how my work can push against these narratives, and how it already falls into these traps.” ThinkingFacesFallSocialMy OwnMediaPressureNarrativeSpheresLife ExperienceTrapsDominantObservingTransMy Own LifeConstantly Thinking Author:Vivek Shraya
“I didn't want to give the white reader an opportunity to think of racism as imaginary - a sentiment that is already a central barrier in addressing the problem.” ThinkingWantGivingProblemOpportunityWhiteReaderRacismBarriersSentimentsImaginary Author:Vivek Shraya
“I think white artists have a responsibility to be not only naming white supremacy, but to be using their power and privilege to support artists of color.” ThinkingArtistWhiteResponsibilitySupportColorPrivilegeWhite SupremacySupremacy Author:Vivek Shraya