Akio Takamori’s Artistic Legacy
Akio Takamori’s Artistic Legacy Takamori’s work often depicted human figures in poetic and contemplative narratives, inspired by his childhood in Japan and his later experiences in the United States. His unique approach to form and surface decoration imbued his creations with a sense of nostalgia, longing, and cultural duality. Whether in clay or on paper, […]
Patti Warashina and the Lawrence Lithography Workshop: A Fusion of Ceramics and Printmaking
Patti Warashina is a celebrated American ceramic artist known for her whimsical, surreal, and often satirical sculptures. Her work challenges traditional ceramic forms, incorporating humor, social commentary, and a dreamlike aesthetic. Beyond ceramics, Warashina has also engaged in printmaking, collaborating with the Lawrence Lithography Workshop (LLW) to explore new artistic possibilities. Patti Warashina: Pushing Boundaries […]
Roger Shimomura: Asian American Identity, Pop Art, Lithography, and Cultural Activism
Roger Shimomura is a pioneering Asian American artist, printmaker, painter, professor, and cultural activist whose work has transformed contemporary art, pop art, political art, and identity-based art in the United States. His powerful paintings, lithographs, prints, performance art, and installations challenge racial stereotypes, Japanese American history, WWII internment camp narratives, and cultural assimilation. Born in […]