This story is part of "Survival" in the seventh issue of the image, which is the collective vision of Los Angeles in our dreams. View the full package here.

I have no plan for what this will be; all I know is that I really want to do it. The original purpose of Womxn in Windows was to share female identity artists' views on identity, culture and society with a wider audience in public places-otherwise they would rarely encounter these ideas and ideas. I just think it needs to happen.

I have participated in many conversations, talks and group discussions around women of color, but I don’t think I belong to any of them. These things seem to happen in isolation, and I think women of color should talk to each other-not only externally, but internally.

I really think we need to respect each other more. I mean, being conscious and conscious of how our words, actions, and decisions ultimately affect the lives of many others. We are not single, nor do we rely on ourselves. This has always been a very important belief of mine.

Letter to the Los Angeles of our dreams

These letters are part of "Survival" in the seventh issue of the film, which is the collective vision of Los Angeles in our dreams.

Curiosity is too important. On social media, we have been consuming, consuming, and consuming, but we are losing our curiosity for differences. I think it boils down to listening. It is very important to listen to the opinions of female identity or non-dualists. Establishing interpersonal relationships is a physical thing. But maintaining space also means that the body, mind, and soul need to open up and listen to women’s voices. This means giving them part of your intelligence-your spiritual space.

The problem I encountered is that the current individualistic ideology does not allow society to function as we imagined. I think the questions we asked when building the community were sometimes wrong. Everyone is looking for themselves, but everyone continues to talk about the community.

One of the conversations I often have with myself is about the line between self-protection and selfishness. When I arrived in Los Angeles, I went through a very strange stage in my life. This is the first time I have to face myself. I don't know where to go. I don't have anyone to meet, because I don't really know anyone. I thought, what should I do? I think it's crazy. I have to deal with myself, this is something I have never done before. Since then, I have realized that I need structure-this is something I have denied myself most of my 20s. So I started to create that structure. Meeting people is self-protection for me. This is my motivation; this is what excites me. It makes my thoughts and ideas-these connections with other people.

Writer Rembert Browne investigates the mysterious disease that just appeared one day. Writer Zinzi Clemmons hopes you can stay in this city for as long as you want. Reporter Cerise Castle pays tribute to the city’s forgotten refuge and ruined place. Gypsy sports designer And creative director Rio Uribe saw a future where environmental protection will not be sleeping. Actor and activist Kendrick Sampson knows that Los Angeles’ faith and organizational infrastructure will enable us to tide over the difficulties.

Intentionally or unintentionally, this is the source of Womxn in Windows. It is me who try to establish a connection between women and those who agree with this approach, plan a world that I can't see enough, and share it with others. It was I who contacted people who I think are exploring interesting ideas about our society and sharing their insights. It is about interpersonal relationships.

A lot of what I am trying to convey through Womxn in Windows is a reaction to the binary world we currently live in. I don't believe that binary files will actually promote or change society. Ultimately, I hope that we can come together and accept our differences-not to look at these differences in a negative way. It is okay to disagree with some opinions, and we should leave room for disagreements. This is how our attitudes, opinions and beliefs will grow and evolve.

Zehra Ahmed grew up in Karachi, Pakistan and now lives in Los Angeles. She is the curator and founder of Womxn in Windows and has more than ten years of experience in art, architecture and design.

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