After actress Kelly Marie Tran deleted her Instagram following months of harassment by so-called Star Wars “fans,” artists are pushing back with beautiful art of Tran’s character, Rose Tico.
The Internet can be a terrible place, as we saw with the racist and sexist harassment of Tran and her character, but it also has some redeeming factors. Many people have spoken out against what happened to Tran, including prominent Star Wars figures like director Rian Johnson and Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill. Fans have begun to show their admiration for Tran and Rose through the communal magic of creativity.
A picture can speak a thousand words and make a big impact, and that’s why the hashtag #FanArtforRose, in which many artists have drawn art of Rose Tico in support of Tran, is so heartwarming and encouraging to see.
Johnson currently has one of the artworks as his Twitter banner:
There’s an abundance of goodness on the Twitter tag. Let’s take a look.
If you have a single ray of sunshine in your soul, get #FanArtforRose trending. pic.twitter.com/bYliSJTqo1
— Joanna Robinson (@jowrotethis) June 7, 2018
#KellyMarieTran was absolutely lovely in #StarWars and we’re lucky to have her! #fanartforrose pic.twitter.com/VpJsmBZtNo
— Rori! 💖💜💙 100 Women Coloring Book on Indiegogo! (@RoriComics) June 6, 2018
Finally finished this sketch in-between meetings, and making good on my promise. Kelly Marie Tran is a motherfrickin treasure. #fanartforrose #Rosetico #kellymarietran #Starwars #thelastjedi pic.twitter.com/aZPhMyzBYA
— mingjue helen chen (@MingjueChen) June 6, 2018
To all the little girls out there dressing as their fav. #FanArtforRose #KellyMarieTran pic.twitter.com/5wbf62HCd5
— Alexandria Neonakis (@Beavs) June 5, 2018
#KellyMarieTran deserves better, I hope she gets a bigger part on the next SW movie and keeps showing all the love and enthusiasm she had when she made TLJ #fanartforRose pic.twitter.com/E03IPeviTl
— Fanny Rodriguez 🏳️🌈 (@charratastica) June 6, 2018
That’s how we will win this. Not destroying what we hate. #FanArtforRose pic.twitter.com/2dN2TUquwI
— Courtney @ AAAAND I FELT YOUUU (@courmore) June 6, 2018
#FanArtforRose #KellyMarieTran If you watch a movie ( or read a comic book or anything) and you feel a strong compulsion about going to social media and being toxic with the creators, please go to see a therapist, help yourself. pic.twitter.com/gXT7IvBAgQ
— nil vendrell pallach (@nilvendrell) June 5, 2018
The online treatment of @kellymarietran is deplorable, and yet in the face of hatred and disproportionate negativity she does what other trolls can never do and that is move on. She is truly a hero of the resistance and an inspiration. #FanartForRose pic.twitter.com/OaQmLrxs4l
— brian kesinger (@briankesinger) June 6, 2018
And one last time today because I didn’t realize there was a hashtag for it.. #FanArtforRose pic.twitter.com/DyAHE1CPDW
— Ben Deguzman (@abouthebenjamin) June 6, 2018
I call this: “Stunned”⚡️Kelly Marie Tran is an absolute joy and so is Rose. #fanartforrose #Rosetico #kellymarietran #Starwars #thelastjedi pic.twitter.com/aq3oo2QXab
— Michael Herrera (@papertiki) June 6, 2018
I’m reposting an oldie because Kelly Marie Tran is my President! ♥️#RoseTico #FanartForRose #StarWars #TheLastJedi #KellyMarieTran pic.twitter.com/7BYGnQKUCw
— Sirose (@sirose) June 6, 2018
Didn’t have a lot of time to do much but here’s my little piece of ❤ for Kelly Marie Tran and our beautiful Rose. #fanartforRose pic.twitter.com/TnFwBL4b5d
— Catrina Dennis, Force Witch (@ohcatrina) June 6, 2018
She’s a good zip zap girl. #FanArtforRose pic.twitter.com/hRuax3pa4X
— Courtney @ AAAAND I FELT YOUUU (@courmore) June 6, 2018
it’s perfectly ok to step away from something that hurts, i hope you won’t have to in the future though ♥️ #fanartforrose pic.twitter.com/gquEpDg4Ir
— Isadora Zeferino 🏳️🌈 (@imzeferino) June 6, 2018
Not an artist but I did this a while ago bc it’s an amazing moment even if it was cut and I think about it often. Wish I’d had a hero like Rose growing up. #fanartforrose #KellyMarieTran #smashfascism pic.twitter.com/wG9ehl0B72
— kelly marie tran’s guard dog (@enfysnestle) June 6, 2018
#kellymarietran #starwars #thelastjedi @rianjohnson ALL of you just keep inspiring the right people! #FanArtforRose pic.twitter.com/6EhXSsn7aT
— Marco Roblin (@MarcoRoblin) June 7, 2018
Rose Tico is a wonderful, inspirational character. I love her compassion, her loyalty, and her commitment to doing what’s right. Kelly Marie Tran is a talented actor and such a sweet, positive force. Sending lots of love her way. ❤️🌹#rosetico #KellyMarieTran #FanArtforRose pic.twitter.com/nQ9nFW6kJL
— Kate (@bb_kate_art) June 6, 2018
@kellymarietran thanks for everything you’ve done for Asian Americans. Sorry to hear about all the trolls and bigots. #FanArtforRose #starwarsfanart #starwars #kellymarietran #RepresentationMatters pic.twitter.com/DcQuScSu4D
— David Au (@daveau82) June 5, 2018
“That’s how we are going to win. Not fighting what we hate, but saving what we love.” #fanartforrose #Rosetico #kellymarietran pic.twitter.com/a1i0Tltmqx
— jojo bunnies (@bunnytron2000) June 7, 2018
There’s art of Tran as well—and it’s not hard to find an appropriate reference to draw from, considering the public generosity and enthusiasm she’s shown toward fans.
Quick sketch of #KellyMarieTran hugging a young #RoseTico fan. This is what #StarWars is all about. #FanArtforRose pic.twitter.com/c7WfFaFJQn
— Karen (@Khallion) June 6, 2018
There are so many lovely and heartfelt creations for #FanArtforRose that I regret not being able to post them all. Check out the ever-growing tag throughout the day to support Kelly Marie Tran, Rose Tico, inclusivity in Star Wars, and have some of your faith in humanity restored.
#FanArtforRose now this is the Star Wars fandom I remember and love.
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) June 6, 2018
Whenever crappy stuff happens, I often think about the old Mr. Rodgers quote (who was in fact quoting his own mother) when said: “always look for the helpers.” Turns out the last 24 hours online has been pretty special if you click this: #fanartforrose https://t.co/rea3JaOxlH
— FILM CRIT HULK (@FilmCritHULK) June 7, 2018
Now if you’ll excuse me, it’s dusty in here all of a sudden.
(via Fan Art for Rose on Twitter, image: Twitter screengrab)
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