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Discover the captivating journey of Kimura in 'Persimmon and Frog,' a compelling memoir and artistic survey that beautifully intertwines personal history and creative evolution. This book, published by Chin Music Press Inc. in 2020, presents a unique perspective on World War II through the eyes of an American girl stranded in Japan. As you delve into its pages, you'll find a rich narrative of resilience, independence, and the power of art. Kimura's journey from her childhood experiences in Japan to her successful career as a research chemist and ultimately a passionate artist illuminates the struggles and triumphs of an immigrant’s daughter. With intimate first-person storytelling, she shares her exploration of Japanese aesthetics and Western art, leading to her founding of Puget Sound Sumi Artists. 'Persimmon and Frog' is not just a memoir; it's a beautifully illustrated journey through her artistic development, filled with evocative watercolors, traditional sumi ink compositions, and modern interpretations that resonate with both Eastern and Western cultures. Ideal for art lovers and history enthusiasts alike, this trade paperback is a must-have addition to any bookshelf. Invest in this incredible story of creativity and cultural exchange today. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781634050081.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781634050081
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Chin Music Press Inc.
Description:
Written intimately and in the first person, Persimmon and Frog reveals a less familiar story from World War II. Born in America to immigrant farmers, Kimura was visiting Japan as a 10-year-old when the US entered the war. She was stranded in Japan and spent her preteen and adolescent years in that foreign country, an American who looked completely Japanese. She went to school, absorbing Japanese aesthetics and the solace of art making. After the war, Kimura returned to the US. Relearning English, she graduated college and became a research chemist. In her forties, married with a family, she left that career and pursued her passion for painting with watercolor, sumi ink, and acrylics. She studied Western art at university, but later focused on the Japanese brush and ink on paper. She would eventually help found Puget Sound Sumi Artists. Kimura is now an influential and respected artistic figure in the Pacific Northwest, and she continues to paint and exhibit. Part memoir and part artistic survey, this book takes Kimura's writings, diaries, and interviews, and traces her artistic development from early watercolors of Tacoma's industrial waterfront to recent calligraphic paintings that poignantly engage Eastern and Western influences. The book deftly profiles both her personal life and artistic aspirations, telling a story of profound resilience, independence, and artistic accomplishment.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781634050081
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Chin Music Press Inc.
Description:
Written intimately and in the first person, Persimmon and Frog reveals a less familiar story from World War II. Born in America to immigrant farmers, Kimura was visiting Japan as a 10-year-old when the US entered the war. She was stranded in Japan and spent her preteen and adolescent years in that foreign country, an American who looked completely Japanese. She went to school, absorbing Japanese aesthetics and the solace of art making. After the war, Kimura returned to the US. Relearning English, she graduated college and became a research chemist. In her forties, married with a family, she left that career and pursued her passion for painting with watercolor, sumi ink, and acrylics. She studied Western art at university, but later focused on the Japanese brush and ink on paper. She would eventually help found Puget Sound Sumi Artists. Kimura is now an influential and respected artistic figure in the Pacific Northwest, and she continues to paint and exhibit. Part memoir and part artistic survey, this book takes Kimura's writings, diaries, and interviews, and traces her artistic development from early watercolors of Tacoma's industrial waterfront to recent calligraphic paintings that poignantly engage Eastern and Western influences. The book deftly profiles both her personal life and artistic aspirations, telling a story of profound resilience, independence, and artistic accomplishment.