14. Hazel (榛) Xu: healing, art, identity

Hazel (榛) is an artist based in Tāmaki Makaurau. They use their skills in makeup, spfx and body art to creatively direct and tell stories. In this uncensored convo, Hazel shares about growing up in China as a nonbinary child, healing, self-expression, creating art and friendships. Their show “Now You See Me” is a photography story not to be missed: an immigrant only-child, finding their place in the world, thriving in their creative energy and living their truth - all while healing from intergenerational trauma. @hazelpaints @ahuacollective for exhibition info ☕️ SUPPORT the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ___ ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives in their 20s and 30s, one uncensored convo at a time. Discussing our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work.