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BIPOC Creators Spotlight
About this Project: media representation of BIPOC is both limited and limiting. At Detester Magazine, we recognize that representation of BIPOC in media matters. We felt the negative impact of misrepresentation and underrepresentation of BIPOC in the real world. Popular media have constructed and reinforced stereotypes that continue to affect our perceptions of others and ourselves. We are taking an initiative to empower more BIPOC voices and challenge the single story narrative. Our initiative will shed a spotlight on BIPOC creators on our social media and website each month! We are calling creators of all types (artists, writers, photographers, speakers, etc) to participate in our initiative!
Participants: If you are interested in participating in this initiative, please fill in this form!
July
Artist: Kimberly Borja
Age: 20
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Q: Introduce yourself!
A: "I am a Filipina aspiring animator and illustrator raised in China! I moved to Canada to attend college and to pursue art. I attended Vancouver Film School last year and currently attending Algonquin College in Ottawa."
Q:How have you identified yourself as a BIPOC individual through your creative work?
A: "I tried to incorporate my Chinese backgrounders into as many pieces as I can. I love recreating the mood and tranquility that China has given me growing up. In addition, I try to incorporate my family's Filipino culture into my works."
Q:How has your creative work allowed you to express yourself?
A: "It allows me to show my love for certain media and characters through my fanart. It allows me to create new stories and characters that mean a lot to me, inspired because of the way that I grew up."
Q:What is your stance on BIPOC representation in the media?
A: "I believe that we definitely need more representation, as an example for younger BIPOC and as a way to learn about each other as equals."
Q: How has your culture influenced your work and who you are today?
A: "I like to believe that my culture has certainly influenced my approach on art. Growing up attending an International School in China, I was exposed to many cultures and views. I think that it gives me a unique and international quality as an artist."
Q:What do you like to do in your free time?
A: "Drawing, working out, reading, and cooking are some of my favourite hobbies."