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Athenkosi Kwinana
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“As an individual with Albinism, vision impairment is a key feature. Due to this I struggled watching television with the rest of my family and domestic staff members. This hurt me greatly as the act of watching television was a household ritual especially after a long day’s work,”
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“When I started attending school, I was bullied greatly based on the fact that I have Albinism”
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“I turned to drawing as a method of coping”
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“I believe when talking about sensitive topics it's best to approach them with an element of easiness”
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“It seems extraordinarily obvious and ridiculously outstanding the influence art has in modern society”
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“societies need art to advance and to blossom economically, socially, and culturally”
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“Art acts as a form of documentation and is also as a form of therapy.”
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“What I appreciate about art the most, is its ability to be used as a catalyst for change, especially if we consider the ills of contemporary society”
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“By creating artworks that are showcased in public spaces and online has allowed for discourses on Albinism that I believe most people fear or are too shy to ask or address”
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“The representation of people, groups and communities influence how individuals are treated and perceived”
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“Images play an important role in our everyday lives”
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Recorded in: A spotlight on Art: Exclusive Q&A with Visual Activist, Athenkosi Kwinana 16 January 2025
“As a PLWA [Person Living with Albinism], my skin does not primarily give off my Blackness, and as a result, my Blackness is questioned. Instead of critiquing this facet of my identity, I celebrate it”
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Recorded in: Albinism and Chiari Malformation in Contemporary Art 23 January 2025
“I later realized that the hate and stereotypes surrounding black people living with albinism was a result of miseducation and misconceptions.”
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“The arts and entertainment industry doesnt have a history of diversity - we are only starting to get there now”
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Recorded in: MY STORY| Living with albinism inspired me to create beautiful art 13 March 2023
“I am human too, and my experiences are valid too”
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“My lack of melanin and poor vision should not justify why I or the next PLWA should be killed, bullied, or excluded from societies”
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Recorded in: Athenkosi Kwinana breaks the stigma about Persons Living with Albinism (PLWA) through art 6 February 2023