INTRODUCING THE COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT, Next up Kirsten Chen (@hotgothwriter) Images shot and styled by the homie Caloy (@cbangah) We see Kirsten Chen’s (@hotgothwriter) names in bylines across platforms on the world wide web and newstands alike. Her voice is one that keeps time with the pulse of culture itself by unearthing it, using integrity as her compass, the way home kept lit by a striving for creative freedom wielding control. As a first generation Chinese-American who grew up between the OC’s conservative, suburban vibes and Nagoya, Japan, Kirsten always felt different. Ever drawn to the subversive, her interests skew niche as she collects rare fashion and art books, random Chinese publications and vintage pornography (the photos featured here showcase scans from her collection). As a passionate archivist, her identity is defined by her curatorial taste and her artist statement is “ if it's not sexy, I don't want it.” Undefined by place or background, visibility is a matter of n...