It’s Never Binary: Mengying Xia interviewed by an anonymous friend
Mengying’s poster It’s Never Binary on gender fluidity challenges the traditional binary concept of gender through the use of vibrant colors and dynamic visuals. The poster highlights the idea of gender nonbinary and sends a message of inclusivity and acceptance. Mengying’s artistry and creativity are evident in her ability to capture the complexity of gender identity through her work. In an interview with her anonymous friend(me), Mengying shares her inspiration for the poster and her personal journey in understanding and embracing gender fluidity. – Mengying’s Anonymous Friend
Anonymous Interviewer: Welcome to our interview! Can you start by telling us a bit about your animated poster?
Mengying Xia: Hi, thanks for having me. My poster is about gender fluidity in general and the importance of embracing nonbinary identities. It’s an animated piece that uses vibrant colors and fluid, flowing shapes to represent the idea that gender isn’t fixed or binary.
AI: That sounds really interesting. What inspired you to create this piece?
MX: Well, I always believe in the diversity of human-beings. We did not choose to be born with an gender identity so we are not bounded by the binary definition of being either male or female. I have many friends around me do not really identify themselves as binary, and they are people who are still figuring out themselves. Even though we are living in a progressively contemporary world, I think there’s still a lot of misunderstanding and even hostility towards nonbinary people, and I wanted to create something that could help spread the awareness and understanding about gender fluidity.
AI: That’s a great goal. I can see the poster is vibrant, especially the pouring effect of the fluid that is in neon yellow. Can you tell us more about the message you’re trying to convey with your poster?
MX: Sure! I used neon color for the fluid sort of to emphasize the importance of the fluidity. I added a ring in in between with the female and male gender symbol to indicate there are something that is not exactly defined or can be represented by the symbol, and I also let all of them overlap and intertwine a bit when I did the animation, which is to create the sense of fusion and dynamics. I think the main message is that gender isn’t a simple or straightforward thing, and that’s okay. Some people might feel more masculine, feminine, or somewhere in between, and all of those identities are valid. We should be accepting and supportive of people no matter how they choose to express themselves.
AI: That’s a really important message. When I saw the poster, the first impression it leaved for me is “this is a piece others should all see it”.
MX: Thank you so much for saying that!
AI: Do you think there’s anything people can do to be better allies to nonbinary individuals?
MX: Absolutely. I think one of the most important things is simply to listen to and respect nonbinary people’s identities. That means using the right pronouns and not assuming someone’s gender based on their appearance or behavior. It also means being open to learning and educating yourself about nonbinary identities and experiences.
AI: Those are great points. Is there anything else you’d like to say about your poster or the issue of gender fluidity?
MX: Just that I hope this poster can help start some conversations and raise awareness about nonbinary identities. I think it’s important for all of us to be more accepting and understanding of each other, and that starts with recognizing and valuing the diversity of human experiences.
AI: Well said. Thank you so much for sharing your perspective and your work with me today!