Daisy Ruiz Illustrator and Cartoonist comes to SVA Library west on March 3 (1pm), for a Student Lead Panel with WSW
Fri, May 03
|New York
In this autobiographic comic by Daisy Ruiz, we follow Gordita a young Mexican American teenager who lives in the Bronx. She is judged for having no butt by classmates, strangers, and even family. Gordita struggles with low self esteem and body dysmorphia. This rich story is coming to SVA, Join Us!
Time & Location
May 03, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
New York, 133 W 21st St, New York, NY 10011, EE. UU.
Guests
About the event
The SVA Women Supporting Women Club, in collaboration with Honors, VCS, and SVA Library West, is honored to be hosting Bronx-bred illustrator, writer, and comic book artist Daisy Ruiz, widely known online as @Draizys. In this event, Daisy will be sharing insights into her acclaimed 2023 Ignatz Award-winning comic book, "Gordita: Built Like This." During the event, we'll have the opportunity to hear Daisy Ruiz speak about her creative process, inspirations, and the significance of "Gordita: Built Like This." Following the lecture, there will be a student-led discussion where we can engage with Daisy and delve deeper into the themes explored in her work. This event promises to be both enlightening and empowering, offering a platform to celebrate diversity, resilience, and the power of storytelling to spark meaningful conversations.
Drawing inspiration from her East Coast Chicana upbringing and everyday life in New York City, Daisy's illustrations capture the essence of…