Posted on Feb 5, 2023
Healing generational trauma of Japanese Americans through art
584
23
2
10
10
0
This month marks the 81st anniversary of Executive Order 9066, the World War II order that forcibly removed Japanese Americans on the West Coast and placed them into camps. Many of those who were incarcerated held American citizenship.
The Washington State History Museum in Tacoma is hosting a touring exhibit, "Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy." The exhibit showcases artwork from eight "sansei," third-generation Japanese American artists.
One of the artists is Na Omi Judy Shintani. Eight of her family members were incarcerated in the camps.
Her series of artwork is called "deconstructed kimonos." Kimonos are traditional Japanese clothing. Shintani altered the kimono by cutting out patterns on the garments. Then she created ceramic alters that hold the cut out pieces.
The Washington State History Museum in Tacoma is hosting a touring exhibit, "Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy." The exhibit showcases artwork from eight "sansei," third-generation Japanese American artists.
One of the artists is Na Omi Judy Shintani. Eight of her family members were incarcerated in the camps.
Her series of artwork is called "deconstructed kimonos." Kimonos are traditional Japanese clothing. Shintani altered the kimono by cutting out patterns on the garments. Then she created ceramic alters that hold the cut out pieces.
Healing generational trauma of Japanese Americans through art
Posted from kuow.org
WWII World War Two
Japan
Tacoma
Art
Posted 1 y ago
Responses: 2
8
8
0
WOW TRAGIC TIMES FOR SURE: PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
(8)
(0)
3
3
0
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."It's the idea of not talking about it and maintaining grace through silence," Stump said.
She said the art work in the exhibit is a space for artists to heal from multi-generational trauma.
"Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy" will be at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma Feb. 4 through July 7. Tickets can be purchased online or at the museum."...
..."It's the idea of not talking about it and maintaining grace through silence," Stump said.
She said the art work in the exhibit is a space for artists to heal from multi-generational trauma.
"Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy" will be at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma Feb. 4 through July 7. Tickets can be purchased online or at the museum."...
(3)
(0)
Read This Next
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google