What kind of power would you like?
The ability to read a book without reading.
How would it manifest? What would enable it?
This would work by just holding the book I'd like to read and all the information would transfer into my knowledge. Then I'd be able to read everything I wish without having to worry about time.
Who is your favourite superhero/person/public figure, contemporary or imagined?
At this point in time, someone I admire is Feminist writer Susan Brownmiller.
What do you admire most about Frida Kahlo and "Freda" Josephine Baker?
What I most admire is that the history of Kahlo and Baker have lead to great feminist change and discussion since their time.
What do you think of when you think of them?
I think of two females who had achieved great success with an abundance of personal struggles along the way. Freda Kahlo is especially important to me as she was the first feminist artist I was introduced to, and i think she will forever be that to many young women.
What would you change in Melbourne? Australia? The world?
I would make feminism law and taught in all schools.
Are there any other issues that are important to you? Locally? Globally?
The lack of feminist education is incredibly problematic, and reversing this could create unimaginable change in Melbourne and globally.
Do you feel like change is possible in these areas? How?
I think change will eventually happen, but I don't think such drastic change will be quick. Sadly, I don't think I will be alive to see it happen.
Do you think your ideas could change anything?
I think my ideas change the minds of people who interact with me and my artwork.
Are you comfortable speaking your mind/putting ideas into the world?
Yes. I am a feminist based artist and I find that making artwork gives me a platform to speak my mind. However, in day to day communicating, my ideas are harder to share.
Do you consider yourself a feminist? Womanist? Why/why not? What does this mean to you?
Yes I am a feminist. There are only two sexes in this world. So it means half the world to me.
How often do you subconsciously/consciously think about your desired superpower when you dress on a daily basis?
Having to absorb a lot of information at one time is what helps me make purposeful artwork. I think about my artwork everyday and a large part of art making is research. I think about making great artwork everyday and my desired superpower would help me achieve this.
