Dialogues: The David Zwirner Podcast Episode 62 | Hua Hsu
Feb 21, 2024
In this podcast, writer Hua Hsu discusses the challenges of writing about the past, the transition from analog to digital culture, Asian American identity complexities, trauma and healing, mentorship in academic settings, and the therapeutic power of art and culture during tough times.
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Origins of Stay True
- Hua Hsu's memoir, Stay True, began as a journal written after his friend Ken's death.
- It explores memory's fickleness and how individual recollections shape personal narratives.
Balancing Past and Present
- Hsu aimed to capture the essence of his younger self without romanticizing the past.
- He focused on conveying specific textures and dynamics, like boredom, central to his earlier life.
The Role of Taste
- Hsu judged people based on their taste in music.
- This was partly influenced by his contrarian nature and his friend's more open-minded approach.