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“To discourse on the meaning and symbolism of the work is counterproductive and redundant as the work is the statement. The concepts and meaning lie …
Jack Yamasaki, my father’s uncle, is someone I only have the faintest memories of seeing on occasion and visiting during holidays. I always knew he …
In Japan, flower-arranging, known as ikebana or “living flowers,” is one of the most refined and spiritual of art forms. With its roots in the …
It is quite difficult for the viewer of Ray Yoshida’s wide ranging and yet interconnected work not to wonder if his paintings and collages are …
While recently visiting my father’s art studio and viewing the vibrant cascades of colors in his larger than life paintings, I felt as if I …
The following article was written by Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj) docent, Will Kaku. He reflects on the Chizuko Judy Sugita de Queiroz’ …
Seven years ago, I moved back to Portland to be with my family. During this time, I was compelled to pursue painting on a large …
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