When I was writing, I wanted every word to be not only deliberate, but musical. Precious.
Vivek ShrayaI would love to see more dialogue around the "responsibilities" of art consumers - how can audiences better financially support artists we love, artists who are doing the work, so that artists have a more solid foundation upon which to make art?
Vivek ShrayaI have been and continue to be committed to art as a tool to ignite, comfort, and discomfort.
Vivek ShrayaI used singing as a safety measure. I would pay attention to what songs the popular girls liked, learn those songs from the radio or library cassettes, and then "accidentally" sing or hum these songs in class. This would impress the girls, who would then defend me from the boys.
Vivek Shraya