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Popup Gallery: Lua Kobayashi “Where a Forest Once Grew”

Lua’s work, “Where a Forest Once Grew,” is a love letter to her Grandmother as she shares her life and story of a Japanese-American Nisei through her belongings and memories. It has taken many forms in its development but is taking its final form in this show in lightboxes.

Jan. 13 – Feb. 18

Free

Lua’s work, “Where a Forest Once Grew,” is a love letter to her Grandmother as she shares her life and story of a Japanese-American Nisei through her belongings and memories. It has taken many forms in its development but is taking its final form in this show in lightboxes.

“Where a Forest Once Grew” gallery will be open on weekends from 2-6 pm until February 18 and can also be seen at night, 24 hours a day; if you can only drive by, the work transforms from day to night.

For information on the artist, please visit www.luakobayashi.com.

*Please wear masks when coming to visit for the health and safety of others.

These projects have been made possible by the Westwood Village Improvement Association, UCLA Asian American Studies Center, and the Aratani C.A.R.E. Award.

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