By Rachel Kurtz   Rosena Fung’s YA graphic novel, Age 16, follows Roz’s struggle towards self-acceptance. The work portrays this journey not only as a personal experience with body image, but also in a wider cultural and familial context. Fung illustrates the impact of beliefs passed down the generations and especially through maternal relationships. The work shines a light on the influences of culture in Roz’s time growing up. Through contrasting color palettes, we are also transported into her mother’s (Lydia) and grandmother’s (Mei Laan) formative years. We see each girl at 16 years old experience desires for love and… Read More