It Starts with a Question — Brian Selznick interviewed by Crystal Williams

Описание: Award-winning author, illustrator, and alum Brian Selznick creates a fascinating world of image and text including "The Invention of Hugo Cabret"—winner of the Caldecott Medal and the basis for the Oscar-winning movie "Hugo". In the latest episode of “It Starts with a Question,” he and President Crystal Williams sit down to discuss the importance of queer representation, bravery in the face of censorship, and finding inspiration and motivation.

What is 'It Starts with a Question'?
Our new video series features President Williams in conversation with thought leaders, art and design luminaries, alumni, honorary degree recipients, and other “friends of RISD” discussing what shapes and influences how they live in and experience the world.

CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:53 Meet Brian Selznick
3:21 Talent as a social super power
5:20 Growing up queer
8:18 Writing queer books
15:40 Outing oneself, professionally
19:51 Creative generosity and empathy
25:10 Book banning
37:15 Making art during difficult times
41:18 Internet ambivalence
45:30 Reframing process

CREDITS
Host: President Crystal Williams, RISD
Guest: Brian Selznick
Project Team: Deborah Bowen, Sofiya Cabalquinto, Iyana Martin Diaz, Tiffany Khang, J Kimball, Kaylee Pugliese, Lauren Maas, Danielle Mancuso, Jaime Marland, Lee Ann Norman, Shana Vanderweele Ortman, Alex Pizzuti, Simone Solondz
Photo credits: Adrianne Mathiowetz