Behind the Zine
JESS (SHE/THEY)
I’m Jess! I’m a grad student and researcher, and much of my work involves mobility justice, arts-based research methods, and QTBIPOC activism. I’ve worked with bicycle organizations like The Bike Brigade and Charlie’s Freewheels to explore how BIPOC cyclists create their own networks of care through bicycling. Some things that energize me are connecting with like-minded folks, creating, spotting neighbourhood cats, and colours. Thanks for checking out our project. :)
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Recent papers: “Centering racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ cyclists” and “A decolonial feminist participatory action research approach to arts-based methods”.
SYLVER STERLING (SHE/HER)
As a passionate graphic designer, I thrive on collaboration and community engagement to bring forth impactful designs that transcend expectations. With a keen eye for aesthetics and a deep understanding of the power of visual communication, I’m dedicated to elevating the visions of clients through innovative and purposeful design solutions. My talents in art and design assist in further improving social issues that continue to affect this city, nation and global society.
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Past projects with groups like Nia Centre for the Arts, Our Data Bodies, and Civic Hall. Portfolio here.
RACHEL WANG (SHE/HER)
I believe artists/the arts/artistic expression play a critical role in shaping Toronto culture: what becomes ‘the norm’, how we make sense of our identities, who can challenge the status quo. We need more avenues that allow us to tap into our creative consciousness and bring our ideas to life. After over a decade of existing in environmental advocacy and activist spaces, I’m finding beauty and joy in seeing how creative expression can also be an act of resistance and resurgence. This zine is us playing and learning in this space!
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Founding Executive Director of the Bike Brigade, CK’s Top 30 Under 30 Sustainability Leaders.
The system is sh*t, work is sh*t, we’re grasping for things like art to know that others are experiencing the same thing.