“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
“If anything, I have witnessed the ways my art travels, or is rendered more accessible, when sanctioned by or connected to white artists.” IfsWayArtArtistWhiteConnected Author:Vivek Shraya
“I am more likely to get paid for my art if it's presented alongside a white artist, so the questions around value and agency arise: What choices should I make, or do I have to make, if I want to be compensated for my work? Why isn't my art valued on its own?” IfsWantShouldArtArtistValuesChoicesWhitePaidAriseAgencyShould I 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
“I have dedicated a significant portion of my time and artistry to making art that addresses various forms of oppression, including white supremacy, misogyny, and biphobia.” ArtFormWhiteIncludingVariousSignificantOppressionMy TimeAddressesDedicatedPortionsMisogynyWhite SupremacyArtistrySupremacy Author:Vivek Shraya