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Post by reluedders on Jul 14, 2024 18:43:45 GMT
I'm sorry for posting early, but I will be at the bottom of the Grand Canyon on a rafting trip when this post is due.
As I was reading "Citizen 13660," I noted about 5 pages that didn't have any artwork on them. I thought at first that Okubo was making some sort of statement by not putting a picture associated with what she was writing down at the bottom, but I honestly couldn't find any connection to that. Does anyone know why there wouldn't be a picture attached to the narrative, or am I just trying to find something deeper in it where there isn't an answer. I mean, towards the beginning, when she had just arrived at the Topaz internment camp she mentioned that she was documenting her time there by drawing pictures, so did the moments where there were no pictures mean little-nothing, or did it mean more?
Thoughts?
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Post by jarelyrebollar on Jul 26, 2024 13:07:07 GMT
Your observation about the absence of artwork on particular pages in Citizen 13660 is likely intentional. Miné Okubo might have used these blank pages to reflect on moments of emptiness, silence, or internal reflection, emphasizing the barrenness or monotony of life in the internment camp. The absence of drawings could also highlight the limitations of visual art in capturing complex emotions and experiences that words alone can convey. Practical constraints, such as limited resources or time, might also have influenced this choice, reflecting the unpredictability and disruption of internment life. Whether intentional or due to necessity, these unillustrated pages add depth to understanding Okubo's narrative.
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