By heyishi zhang
Prior to attending the zine workshop, I was working at a dead end job that
burnt me out. I was in a rut because I didn't believe in myself creatively.
Attending the zine workshop was an incredibly positive experience. It provided a safe space to learn new mediums and connect with other artists who shared a similar cultural background - a rare treat. For me, the workshop illuminated the importance of community - I missed discussing the kind of ideas and concepts that only artists have the ability to explore.
I felt invigorated after the workshop. I came up with an idea for my own zine. Despite working at a job I hated, the opportunity to be creative got me through the day.
The workshop helped me realize that I still have the drive to pursue my passions. Zines are a super accesible medium (unlike film) that anyone can create even if they are at an economic or social disadvantage.
Attending the workshop played a major role in where I am now as an artist. It reignited my passion for art. Bonus: I met lots of great friends that I still keep in touch with today.
burnt me out. I was in a rut because I didn't believe in myself creatively.
Attending the zine workshop was an incredibly positive experience. It provided a safe space to learn new mediums and connect with other artists who shared a similar cultural background - a rare treat. For me, the workshop illuminated the importance of community - I missed discussing the kind of ideas and concepts that only artists have the ability to explore.
I felt invigorated after the workshop. I came up with an idea for my own zine. Despite working at a job I hated, the opportunity to be creative got me through the day.
The workshop helped me realize that I still have the drive to pursue my passions. Zines are a super accesible medium (unlike film) that anyone can create even if they are at an economic or social disadvantage.
Attending the workshop played a major role in where I am now as an artist. It reignited my passion for art. Bonus: I met lots of great friends that I still keep in touch with today.
Heyishi Zhang was motivated to try stand up after seeing a white classmate at an open mic and thinking "I can do better than him." Her set is inspired by: Drew Monson mytoecold on Youtube, meme artist @scariest_bug_ever, and Bad Things in life that require you to use humour as a coping mechanism. Catch her on the flip side through her short films Gay Mean Girls (+3 mil. views on Youtube), and Joy.