haiku as social practice art
installations
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I joined Densho resident artist Lauren Iida and Densho Communications & Public Engagement Director Natasha Varner for a virtual conversation discussing my contribution to the community art project.
Explore the Memory Net on Densho’s website here.
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Seven years ago, I wrote a haiku paying homage to my late father’s favorite phrase “Savor your Journey.” On Father’s Day 2022, my family held a dedication ceremony for his permanent memorial bench at the University of Washington. My poem is enshrined on the plaque.
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A paper project celebrating cultural cornerstones. I began gifting origami crane portraits to Japanese American organizations in July 2022. The displays are accompanied with a personal poem.