kip fulbeck: part asian, 100% hapa

11/9/2012 - 4/14/2013
Contact:Center for Cultural Fluency
Location:Japanese American National Museum-100 North Central Avenue, Los Angeles California 90012

Hours /Price: Please refer to the website for current museum hours & admission rates.

Description: kip fulbeck: part asian, 100% hapa is an exhibition of portraits by artist Kip Fulbeck, who traveled the country photographing more than 1,000 Hapa of all ages and walks of life. Originally a derogatory label derived from the Hawaiian word for half, the word Hapa has been embraced as a term of pride by many whose mixed-race heritage includes Asian or Pacific Rim ancestry.

Fulbeck’s work seeks to address in words and images the one question that Hapa are frequently asked: "What are you?" By pairing portraits of Hapa–unadorned by make-up, jewelry, and clothing—along with their handwritten statements on who they are, Fulbeck has produced powerful yet intimate expressions of beauty and identity.

Website: http://www.janm.org/exhibits/kipfulbeck-texas/