1. Community Events Strong sense of community and passion Portraits Dig deeper into individuals lives Self reflection Current contemporary art Individuals are getting more involved in theircommunities Want to capture the essence of this generation 2. Korean American Resource & Cultural Center 3. Hosted by Asian Hip Hop ChicagoBrought together Asian American youth from various Chicagoland youth programs+ F.Y.S.H., M.C.Y.PUse aspects of hip-hop culture (rapping, spoken word, etc.) as a means of self expression and as a weapon for social justice 4. Allen Tu17x112011Allen Tu17x112011 5. John Vietnam17x112011John Vietnam17x112011 6. Kevin Yi17x112011 7. Crowne Plaza Hotel 8. Brought together APIA community leadersfrom Chicago and DC Raise funds to improve youth programs Included various performances by bothyouth and adults 9. Banquet Davy Cheng8.5x118.5x1120112011 10. Pungmul11x8.52011 11. Pungmul11x8.52011 12. Daley Plaza 13. Hosted by the Immigrant Youth Justice League I have a personal interest in immigrationissues/the idea of coming out in such a publicway as a safe zone Brought together undocumented youth, theirfamilies, and allies to the cause from all overthe Midwest of all races, immigration statuses,etc. Strong sense of unity 14. Power11x8.52012Performance11x8.52012 15. David11x8.52012Fanny11x8.52012 16. St. Francis of Assisi Church 17. UIC Theatre Department Interest in performing arts/music Inspired by music 18. St. Francis of Assisi Church11x8.52012Chamber Choir11x8.52012 19. Violin Ensemble11x8.52012Choral Masterworks11x8.52012 20. Jessye Wright Jordan Roulo8.5x118.5x1120122012 21. Concept: show individuals (particularlycommuters) in their favorite spots on theUIC campusChose students who initially felt alienated commuting back and forth Images of their hands as the captionsUse of their hands in their chosen area Original arrangement as a map of thecampus 22. Concept: the idea of make-up as a mask andas a part of ones identity Original arrangement:Posted from left to right+ Most comfortable without make up on toleast comfortableEach individual has one 11x17 image next to two 5.5x8.5 images of selvesHand written statements 23. Do you wear make-up everyday? Is there a distinct way you apply your make-up? Do you allow people to see you without make-upon? Why or why not? Was the non make-up portion of this shoot difficultfor you? If so, why? Are there any external sources that contribute tohow often you do your make-up and why you do ita certain way? Do you feel more confident with more make-up on? 24. Catharina11x172012 25. Alzen11x172012 26. Donnie11x172012 27. As Ive grown older, Ive become more awareof the issues that affect not only myself butpeople I care about and my community Response: to fight alongside them, todocument the struggles and the victories I expect to go beyond my comfort zone ofphotography; to experiment with a newmedium but still maintain the themes Ivebeen working with