ABQZF7 Exhibitor Interview: Olivia Hunte
WHAT'S YOUR NAME AND WHAT IS THE NAME OF YOUR ZINE Olivia Hunte; Intersections Zine PLEASE TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT THE ZINES YOU'LL BE TABLING AT ABQZF7! WHY DID YOU CREATE THEM? WHAT ARE THEY ABOUT? Intersections was created because we wanted a space where individuals with intersecting identities can be represented in positive and supportive media. Within the pages of Intersections you can find people expressing themselves and sharing their experiences of navigating life with their various, marginalized identities. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN MAKING/WRITING ZINES? HOW DID YOU GET STARTED? A little over a year. WHAT MAKES A ZINE A ZINE TO YOU? DEFINE "ZINE," IN YOUR WAY. For me a zine is a self-publication where counter-narratives exists. My favorite thing about zines is that there are no restrictions. It's a space where folks have their creative autonomy. HOW DO ZINES CONTRIBUTE TO LITERARY CULTURE? Zines are a form of storytelling and artistic expression that tends to go against dominant culture. DO YOU HAVE A ZINE CRUSH?! IF SO, ARE YOU WILLING TO REVEAL THE OBJECT OF YOUR ZINE AFFECTION? No, not at the moment. ☺️ WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT MAKING ZINES? WHAT DO YOU FIND TO BE MOST FRUSTRATING ABOUT THE PROCESS? The thing I enjoy the most about making zines is creating a space where people can share themselves and their stories. What's most frustrating about the process is stapling my zines; it's hard work! HOW HAVE ZINES HELPED YOU GROW AS AN ARTIST/WRITER/MUSICIAN/THINKER/MAKER? Zines have given me the space to be comfortable with sharing myself with those around me. HOW MANY ZINES ARE IN YOUR COLLECTION AND WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITES? I'd have to double check my numbers, but I have a few copies from Brown and Proud Press that are pretty dope! WHAT KIND OF ZINE DO YOU WANT TO WRITE/CREATE THAT YOU HAVEN'T EXPLORED YET? (TOPIC, FORMAT, STYLE, ETC.) Hmm good question. I'm so immersed in what I'm doing with Intersections- exploring intersectionality- that I haven't had time to think about that. WE WILL PROMOTE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE WHEN WE POST YOUR INTERVIEW. On instagram: @inter.sec.tions
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