They are a Hmong us

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" They are a Hmong us "
Yoshimoto, Jave Gakumei

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	926601
Doc. No	:	LA3g4678wc
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Yoshimoto, Jave Gakumei
Title & Author	:	They are a Hmong us [Article]\ Yoshimoto, Jave Gakumei
Title of Periodical	:	nineteen sixty nine: an ethnic studies journal
Volume/ Issue Number	:	3/1
Date	:	2016
Abstract	:	I was born and raised in Japan to Chinese parents and have immigrated to U.S. when I was ten years old. I have since moved and resided all over the states. However, because of my travels I have forgotten the majority of my old tradition as what may be called my “old culture.” However, one thing that I have dearly hung onto from my past was a hideous Godzilla toy I owned since I was three years old. Growing up, I was fascinated by the campy and terrible giant monster films, but I couldn't help but notice that wherever Godzilla traveled, he was always attacked by the locals. Relating to the feelings of being attacked and lonely, I painted Godzilla to speak of my struggles with stereotypes and racism, which in turn became a metaphor for my life. These paintings represent my observation of our various cultures across America.