Left to Right: Shari Arai DeBoer, Na Omi Judy Shintani, Kathy Fujii-Oka, Reiko Fujii, Ellen Bepp
Photo by Bob Hsiang |
Mission Statement As artists, we advocate for equity and justice for all, today and into the future. Our unique artistic expressions remember and share the legacy of historical injustices and connect them to today’s social issues.
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Illuminating Strength
Jade Wave Rising: Portraits of Power
Asian American Women Artists Association
SOMArts Cultural Center, San Francisco
May 2023
Jade Wave Rising: Portraits of Power
Asian American Women Artists Association
SOMArts Cultural Center, San Francisco
May 2023
Each of the five scrolls has been designed by one of the Sansei Granddaughters in the style and method of each artist, paying tribute to under-recognized Asian American women, from those in the scientific field to family members whose stories of resilience and accomplishments have not been adequately celebrated. Also honored are the next generation of artists and writers who keep the legacy of the WWII Japanese American incarceration alive through visual art and the power of words. The five scrolls hang majestically from above to create a space of personal offerings.
Listen to the artists briefly talk about their scrolls.
Listen to the artists briefly talk about their scrolls.
Our Virtual Gallery at AZ Gallery
Sansei Granddaughters Journey - From Remembrance to Resistance
July 24 - September 3, 2022