Paranda Party 2024: Dekh Magar Pyaar Se Zine
5.5 x 8.5, mixed color and black & white printing
The story:
When I shared the idea behind Paranda Party with Wasay and Keval, they lit up and asked if they could make a zine for it. None of us had ever made one before, but we jumped in together anyway. Keval patiently walked us through the printing process. Each copy was hand-assembled with so much care.
The zine is a look at ourselves with grace and dignity. Nashpati makes an appearance as well.
Contributors
Keval @kevalkx (they/he)
Keval is a writer and artist based in San Francisco. Their writing ranges from poetic manifestos about how he desires to be, to creative pieces that honor the many dimensions of their queerness. Keval practices the arts of performance, connection, and conversation.
Wasay @awasay_ (they/them)
Wasay is a poet, dancer, and witch based in San Francisco who grew up in Pakistan, Benin, and Uganda. Wasay sees poetry as a personal and collective archive, using words to capture time, space, and emotion for future reflection. Their poetry explores themes of queerness, spirituality, and nature.