Aspensong is a neurodistinct Two-Spirit artist and poet with chronic pain who lives on unceded Lisjan Ohlone lands in so-called Oakland. Ze is an abolitionist and believes in the revolutionary power of the arts to heal and sustain our communities. It one of zir goals to provide accessible workshops in the arts which actively work to include our most marginalized community members. Art forms ze loves include writing, beadwork, printmaking, filmmaking, dancing, movement, and performance art. Ze has a background as a Research Assistant at SFSU’s Social Perception, Attitudes and Mental Simulation Lab, and was part of Radar Production’s 2023 Poetry + Art Residency, Show Us Your Spines. Ze is incredibly excited to be part of the 2023-2024 EAP fellowship cohort.
