WORD:
THANKFUL
December was life-giving. It was a good time of holiday fun and rest. Taking inventory of the year is one of my favorite things, and it was nice to see how hard and absolutely fulfilling the year was. I am SO thankful to see 2018 come to an end, and am filled with energy for 2019. Living my solo life has its lonely moments, but being around my chicago fam was a good reminder that there are many people who are there for me and vice versa. I am also struck by the reality that I get to pursue art and things that really energize me - that is an incredible honor and is also birthed from many privileges. Thank you for supporting me, because you, my patrons have had a big part on making the hustle life less stressful. Thank you also for engaging with me and rooting me on!
#tiffanywongartmas:
31 art pieces for 31 days of december
This year was the 6th annual #tiffanywongartmas! Wow I can’t believe its been so many years. I REALLY loved doing it this year, because collage work was something I’ve always wanted to try - and it was fun to finally do it. For 2018, I decided to revisit the whole year starting from january and talk about what shaped me. So I went through the year and presented articles, people, events that gave me inspiration or energy to address social justice issues and my identity. Unlike other years, it didn’t feel as overwhelming and I enjoyed it probably the most this year. Here are some pieces from tiffanywongartmas.
VISUAL:
“Silencing happens when, for white people, hearing the truth is too much; when the truth hangs so painfully heavy on their shoulders that they’d rather get rid of the weight, than actually face the issue head on. But why would something as virtuous as truth be a burden for some? Because when the truth is held up, it reflects the false securities that our society rests on: the elitism, the capitalism, the racism, the ableism, the sexism, the homo/transphobia, the xenophobia, the anti-blackness. And the people who benefit from those systems have a hard time letting go of their privilege within those realms. To escape these truths, silencing has very often been the answer.”
Black keep dying after giving birth. Shalon Irving explains why
By All things considered
I reread this recently and if you aren’t familiar with this - please read this.
“According to the CDC, black mothers in the U.S. die at three to four times the rate of white mothers, one of the widest of all racial disparities in women’s health. Put another way, a black woman is 22 percent more likely to die from heart disease than a white woman, 71 percent more likely to perish from cervical cancer, but 243 percent more likely to die from pregnancy- or childbirth-related causes. In a national study of five medical complications that are common causes of maternal death and injury, black women were two to three times more likely to die than white women who had the same condition.”
podcast:
Still processing: relations
Jenna and Wes (I like to refer to them like they are my friends haha) have a conversation about media and sex. They talked about the new Netflix series called “Sex Education,” which I watched and absolutely loved. I liked how they were able to articulate how critical it is for media to approach sex in a inclusive and intentional way.
Intersectional fridays:
Live shows:
Folded map
I attended Folded Map, the play, based off of Tonika Johnson’s photography project. I was also so excited to support my friend, Brit Cooper Robinson, who wrote/adapted the play. It was incredibly moving, and I’m going to to attend their next Folded Map event on February 9th!
Our Perspective: Asian American Play Readings
This play reading moved me really deeply - to see an all asian cast addressing topics that are so personal to me was really healing and incredible for me.
The Art of self-care workshop
In collaboration with Taylor Elyse Morrison
Join us for an morning of self-care. We'll kick off the afternoon with mingling and meditation. Next, we'll walk through the process of building a self-care toolkit. With watercolor artist, Tiffany Wong's guidance, we'll each transform our toolkits into a watercolor deck of self-care activities that we can return to when we're in need of a little extra TLC. Beverages and light bites will be provided.
When: February 23 // 11:00pm-1:00pm
Where: The Robey Hotel // 2018 W North Ave. Chicago, IL
Tickets: PURCHASE HERE // Early signups get a discounted rate!
