Object size: 12.0 x 38.0 x 5.0 cm
The phrase ‘Distance Yourself From Hate’ on the mask designed by Jason Wu is both a reminder of social distancing and a statement against discrimination. This mask reflects the politicised and racialised nature of mask-wearing in the United States of America during the pandemic. The rising xenophobia was strongly denounced by many Asian-Americans including Jason Wu who was born in Taiwan, grew up in Vancouver and is based in NYC. As the ‘Stop Asian Hate’ and ‘Black Lives Matter’ movements gained momentum in North America and beyond, such masks with slogan can be a “voice” for the marginalised masses in pandemic times. Sales of this mask is part of a campaign by GMHC, together with theCollectiveShift, to distribute food and protective masks to people in need in New York City. This mask has been spotted on Asian-American celebrities and creatives like Maggie Q and Yu Tsai.
