"Isolation" 2019

"Isolation" (2019) powerfully captures the emotional and physical separation experienced by Japanese Americans during their wartime confinement. Through Abstract and Surrealism influences, the painting employs distorted forms and muted tones to evoke feelings of confinement, alienation, and loss of identity faced by those interned in the concentration camps operated by the War Relocation Authority. Reflecting on the injustices of Executive Order 9066, the artwork emphasizes the profound impact of racial discrimination and the resilience of those affected, emphasizing a universal theme of human isolation amidst a backdrop of historical trauma.