Скачать или смотреть 5/16/22 Locus of Control: Body Diversity and AAPI Representation in the Arts featuring Jason Bayani

In this episode of the #NAAFAWebinarSeries, arts organizer and spoken word artist Jason Bayani joins host Tigress Osborn to discuss his experiences as a Filipino poet and professional. Jason talked about his books, his life in the world of spoken word, and his work at Kearny Street Workshop, the oldest Asian and Pacific American arts organization in the US. They also discuss body image and body politics, and how being a chubby guy has influenced Jason’s life and career.

Accessibility notes: This webinar is presented in English with captions. ASL translation is provided by Pro Brono ASL.

Speaker Bio:
Jason Bayani is the author of Locus (Omnidawn Publishing 2019, Norcal Book Award finalist) and Amulet (Write Bloody Publishing 2013). He's an MFA graduate from Saint Mary's College, a Kundiman fellow, and is the co-director of Kearny Street Workshop, the oldest multi-disciplinary Asian Pacific American arts organization in the country. His publishing credits include World Literature Today, Lantern Review, and other publications. Jason is the recipient of the 2021 California Arts Council Established artist fellowship and is a featured artist for the Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists Festival in 2022. He performs regularly around the country and debuted his solo theater show "Locus of Control" in 2016 with theatrical runs in San Francisco, New York, and Austin.

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