A thing which is present can be invisible, hidden by what it shows
Rene MagritteRead
We must be vigilant in sharing our stories and our truths as queer parents of color at every chance we get if we hope to see art imitate real life.
Interpretation
Queer parents of color should share their experiences to reflect their realities in art.
In this quote, Karamo Brown emphasizes the importance of queer parents of color actively sharing their narratives and experiences. By doing so, they contribute to the broader artistic landscape, ensuring that art reflects and honors the diverse realities of their lives, ultimately fostering understanding and representation in society.
In practice
During a panel discussion on representation in media.
A thing which is present can be invisible, hidden by what it shows
There is certainly no absolute standard of beauty. That precisely is what makes its pursuit so interesting.
Why does man create? Is it man's purpose on earth to express himself, to bring form to thought, and to discover meaning in experience? Or is it just something to do when he's bored?
Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining it.
All stories interest me, and some haunt me until I end up writing them. Certain themes keep coming up: justice, loyalty, violence, death, political and social issues, freedom.
Rent is about a community celebrating life, in the face of death and AIDS, at the turn of the century.
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