February Recap
Ren Hang, 2014
Chinese photographer Ren Hang tragically died at 29 earlier this month. He was known for his striking, stripped-down portraits exploring the implications of the human body.
These incredible data visualizations by graphic design student Joy Li of Sydney, Australia, elegantly demonstrate the complex intersections of language, self-representation, and identity that she grapples with growing up as an Asian-Australian. Prints for sale here!
I’ve been following Julia Ling Kelleher’s work on YouTube for a while now. She’s an insanely talented filmmaker based in LA, and her daydreamy, throwback-style films ooze ‘90s girlhood and will make you feel like you’re 13 years old again, twirling the cord of a phone around your finger as you gab with your best friend about your favorite member of ‘NSYNC (in the best way possible).
I’ve also been obsessed with Camilla Engstrom on Instagram. Look at how cute those prints are! She is an effortlessly cool artist and model from Sweden whose favorite subjects are, according to her bio, “plants, cats, and naked ladies.” Check her stuff out at @camillamengengstrom.
These T-Shirts created by Sad Asian Girls are pretty dope.
Last but not least, check out this article by The Guardian on New York’s first queer Lunar dance party.
By Elaine Lo.
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