Marie Lee — Legacy of the Matriarchs
Research photographs, material artifacts, and documentation of traditional practices.
Reynolds Gallery · January 11 – February 3, 2012
Dimen in Transition
Photography, film, writing, drawing, and traditional Kam dress examine a village in cultural transition.
Joanne Kwan, Marie Lee, Jennifer Little, and Anastasya Uskov presented work from Dimen village at the University of the Pacific’s Reynolds Gallery. The exhibition explored cultural continuity and change through crafts, stories, photography, and the experiences of younger generations.
Artists’ reception: January 26, 2012 · 6–9 PM
Four perspectives
Research, tradition, and change
Jennifer Little — Village and city
Photographs examining relationships between families living in the village and in the city.
Joanne Kwan — Their Then and Now
An illustrated and photographic exploration of young Kam people and changing cultural identity.
Anastasya Uskov — Through Young Kam Eyes
Photographs made by Dimen village children with disposable cameras, showing their perspectives on everyday life.
People behind the exhibition
Meet the artists
Marie Lee
Researcher, artist, and co-curator
Joanne Kwan
Their Then and Now
Anastasya Uskov
Through Young Kam Eyes
Jennifer Little
Photographic documentation
Installation documentation
Inside Reynolds Gallery
Gallery views show traditional garments displayed alongside photographs and the students’ research, writing, and visual projects.
Artists’ reception · January 26, 2012
Opening night
