We Met Online: Finding Each Other

A twitching video collage, full of stock photo therapists (all thin and white), repeats the phrase "Mom, I started going to therapy" in Mandarin and English. It sets a powerful, pixilated scene: One that first generation Chinese-Canadian artist Stephanie Wu created to push for diversity in discussions of mental health and queerness. They share a sculpture and video exhibition at The Khyber as they reflect on how many queer/trans people of colour to go online in search of visibility, community and support.