Upon my research to find inspiration for the vision | was trying to
create, it was really hard to find ethnically diverse cultured people in
the same shot. This really surprised me. It is something we preach so
much about every day and there was little to no work done to expose
this phenomenon.”

Given that Hanul Seos preferred creative mediums have proved
themselves impactful during this leg of the project, should Vancouverites
keep their eyes peeled for more video
and photoshoots in the near future? C C

“Yes! | am not sure if | will
continue with the mode of
photography as the main way to
express the project as | am trying
to be more versatile with my way

 

 

I believe that it's through
diversity that love emerges.

 

 

“The conversations that | hope come out of the product of this
project is that of accepting differences and working towards resolution
of existent systems of oppression. | believe that we as a society often
focus too much on the phenomenon of differences, rather than
accepting its existence and shifting the attention [to] how we could
solve issues [that] are prominent in the minority community. Moreover,
| hope everyone is able to find happiness through these creations.

Unfortunately, it is not too often that
2 2 we get to witness projects like this
within the Vancouver community,
therefore | hope that we are able
to shed a light [on] how much fun
diversity can be!”
A vital component of art is the

 

of expression, but | will definitely
conduct something in the near future. Unfortunately, as of right now,
| am occupied with finishing my degree, but next year | will most likely
put together something like this, so please stay tuned!”

Until then, the first leg of the project’s works have sufficed in
invoking conversation; what exactly does Hanul Seo hope to come from
the Diversity Development Project?

 

thoughts and conversations which it
sparks. Hanul Seo and the Diversity Development Project have offered
a utopic visual of unity in diversity. Not only does this vision approach
anti-racist movements in a refreshing light, the awareness which it has
brought, is moving society one step closer to that of racial solidarity.

 

 

 

Photos by the Diversity Development Project