Through the Looking Glass
Brooklyn Film Camera
New York City, New York
October 2022
Presented by Asian Archives: “Storytelling is a cure for hate. We are arguably in the most interconnected period in history and yet, it is a moment in time that is still plagued by prejudice. In 2020, we saw a terrifying rise of violence towards Asian people in the US. During this uncertain and painful period, we knew that we had to take ownership of our narratives and share our stories. This physical and digital exhibition is our response and our pursuit for change. This is a story of vulnerability.
Here, we have collected work and stories from Asian photographers from around the United States. A photographer’s work is often a reflection of things they hold dear, the things that occupy their minds and lives and so, acts as a mirror to the self. We hope the viewer can enter this space and not only see the work and the artist, but also find something in it all that looks a little like themselves. By doing so, we hope to close the distance between artist and viewer—between them and us—and find that though we may not be the same, we are also not so different.”
I am honored to be part of this photography exhibition which was created in response to the rise of violence and hate directed toward the AAPI community.
The thoughtfulness and intention behind this show can't be overstated. If you can’t make it to the NYC show visit the Virtual Exhibition and read my interview with Asian Archives here.
