image culture
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image culture //
“the place in which i’ll fit will not exist until i make it.” —james baldwin
from a letter to Sol Stein, 1957
growing up between two languages and cultures (sometimes three), image culture — photography, television, movies, music, and more — became my auxiliary education, a lens through which i perceived the world, filling in nuances often lost in translation. the works that follow trace a lifelong study of image culture and my shift from spectator to author — forging narratives of authenticity and worlds not yet imagined.
music
“Home” by Kamiko x AnnaMacan
“Home” was composed and written by Kamiko and Anna, a tribute to AAPI Perspectives Oral History Project as it weaves in themes of family and community healing. It speaks to the legacies of war, Executive Order 9066 and the Aliens Enemy Act. It was recorded and filmed live in the Japanese American Museum of San José.
Role: Executive Producer (song + music video)
documentary
a collection of features and shorts
Role: Executive Producer, Producer, Director
Role: Executive Producer, Director, Writer
i partner with social enterprises to help shape vision into strategy and translate big ideas into compelling storytelling and experiences. i provide consultation on the development of creative assets — from branding and campaigns to events and digital experiences — ensuring every element communicates mission and impact.
creative direction
Client
Fancy Headz
a social enterprise that creates and curates headwear and apparel inspired by Southeast Asian essence. a portion of Fancy Headz quarterly sales benefit health programs. current partners are the Carina Mae Owens Scholarship Fund and Restore Children & Families in Cebu City, Philippines.
Collaboration
creative director + thought partner photography
