About Araya Ratanaphruks

Araya Ratanaphruks is an advocate dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual violence and sexual exploitation. With a keen focus on addressing the intersectional challenges they face, Araya works to eliminate discrimination barriers that hinder survivors' access to crucial social resources. 

Through their unwavering commitment and advocacy efforts, Araya strives to create a more inclusive and empathetic society, where survivors can find the support they need to heal and thrive."

Visual Description: This four-part collage is made up of copies of denial forms, appeal forms and other prison paperwork that create the bureaucratic barrier to communication. These are interspersed with excerpts from narratives submitted by incarcerated people explaining their struggles with censorship. An image of a book turning into a bird is painted with black and white acrylic paint and gold leaf on top of the collaged items.