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I montage historical letters that were written by Japanese Americans illegally "relocated" into WWII concentration camps and mailed to my family's business, with my contemporary photographs of those sites. I do this work to honor my ancestors. The letters' requests—ranging from hair dye to stomach remedies and, ultimately, dignity—are handwritten and presented in my work with short translations. I believe their powerful representations at their sites of origin serve as a compelling reminder about the fragility of human rights amidst social disruption.
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archival pigment ink prints on cotton rag paper as well as prints on chiffon or silk. Print image sizes typically are 15.2" x 20.3" and range up to 34" x 45". I work with a medium-format digital camera and the large prints are quite beautiful.