Kimbra Lo
Asian-American eco-feminist artist
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Kimbra Audrey Lo (born 1991) is an Asian-American eco-feminist artist, self-described activist and former fashion model.[1]
Early life
Lo began modeling as a teenager, working in fashion and commercial agencies. She moved to New York City at the age of 17 to pursue a modeling career.[2] While working in the fashion industry, she struggled with the pressures of body image and the demand to conform to strict standards.[3] Lo later spoke publicly about experiencing depression, which contributed to her decision to leave commercial fashion modeling.[2]
Lawsuit
In March 2011, Lo filed a sexual harassment lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against Dov Charney, the then chief executive of American Apparel that was settled out of court.[4]
Later work
In 2022, Lo was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 30.[5] Since then, her work has been focused on documenting her experiences of treatment and recovery, focusing on themes of illness, resilience, and womanhood.[3][5][6]