This is, without a doubt, a pleasant place
2023
Risograph printed zine with blue and black ink
Printed and bound at ANEMONE
The first version of this story was written and published in 2018 for APAture’s Book Arts Showcase put on by Kearny Street Workshop in San Francisco, an arts organization dedicated to highlighting the work of Asian Pacific American artists. It’s a story about my early family life, journey to this country, and the intergenerational legacy and impact of past decisions that my family has made (for better or for worse). It’s a container of contradictory feelings and an attempt to hold them all.
In 2023, I decided to re-publish this zine with a new design and added more context. It is was released and on view at Michelle Thomas Fine Art Gallery + Studio in San Francisco for its inaugural show along with one of the photographs featured in the zine.
In 2023, I decided to re-publish this zine with a new design and added more context. It is was released and on view at Michelle Thomas Fine Art Gallery + Studio in San Francisco for its inaugural show along with one of the photographs featured in the zine.