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I have been and continue to be committed to art as a tool to ignite, comfort, and discomfort.

Vivek Shraya

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Music is my first love, where my artistic journey began.
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I worry about what Trump will inspire in Canada, especially given incidents that have already occurred here since the election.
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As a person of color, I know race can't be stripped from admiration or preference.
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When I was writing, I wanted every word to be not only deliberate, but musical. Precious.
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My intention was never to write a trans novel - which is perhaps an effective strategy for writing a trans novel.
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When I do book readings, I always incorporate music or singing.
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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.
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Writing about racism requires a directness that writing a love story does not.
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I am always hesitant to call myself an activist, mostly out of respect for the activists who are using their bodies and voices to protest or activists online who are constantly engaging and educating others.
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As a general rule, I tend to collaborate with artists whose work I admire.
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I especially worry about the ways Canadians can be glib about our supposed difference from the US in our acceptance of diversity.
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