Number 135

"Number 135" is a powerful Abstract painting that evokes the emotional turbulence surrounding the forced relocation and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. The piece reflects themes of confinement, loss, and identity through dynamic, layered brushstrokes characteristic of Abstract expressionism. The artist captures the collective trauma experienced by the approximately 120,000 people, mostly U.S. citizens and Nisei, who were detained in concentration camps under Executive Order 9066. The work subtly addresses the complex history behind the internment, emphasizing both personal and societal upheaval.