I am a visual artist working in collage, assemblage sculpture and altered books. My practice explores identity, memory and the history of the African diaspora. Vintage and contemporary images collide to convey how the past informs the present.


The Light of Winter, day 4

Today's prompt: The Light of Friendship. Thought I'd show you a picture from my skeeeny skinny days. (I didn't have an eating disorder. I was just naturally bony for many years.)
Photo courtesy Wendy Nakatani
Wendy and I have known each other since we were roommates during UCLA freshman orientation in 1987. We've been close friends ever since.

If it weren't for her picture-taking, there'd be next to no documentation of my undergrad experience. This picture is from Wendy's graduation ceremony; UCLA's undergraduate division is so huge that they have to hold several graduation ceremonies to allow every new grad to walk the stage.

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