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Takamori, Alvin

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About the Artist:
Alvin Takamori was born in Los Angeles in 1961 and grew up in Gardena, California. After studying industrial design at CSU Long Beach, he worked at Stacy Dukes Design where he built and installed custom signage and displays. In the mid 90’s, as computer graphics developed, he began a career as a graphic designer.

In 2014, at the suggestion of Mary Hatsuko Higuchi and Donald Hata, he attended the Henry Fukuhara Painting Workshop in the Eastern Sierras and rediscovered his love of painting. It was the first time he had painted creatively in about 27 years. Since then, he has continued painting with watercolors and acrylics. He joined the South Bay Watercolor Society (SBWS), the National Watercolor Society (NWS), and the Torrance Artists Guild (TAG). In 2018, one of his paintings won, “Best of Show” at the SBWS Annual Show.

Currently, Alvin serves as Recording Secretary for the SBWS, and newsletter editor for the TAG. He was also inspired to help organize the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute Art Show, where he serves as a Board member.
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Covid-Confined, 2020
Watercolor and acrylic

16.25 × 20.5 inches

Tsao-Mizushima, Christine

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Where's JCI?, 2020
Digital artwork created in Photoshop
8 × 8 inches
About the Art:

“Word Search” and “Where’s JCI” were created as puzzle games to express my gratitude for JCI.
Throughout the years, I’ve attended many JCI events and classes, and also had the pleasure to be part of the volunteer team. JCI is a truly fun and educational place. I’m grateful that JCI is able to continue its mission during this difficult time. A sincere kansha (thank you) to the staff and all those who worked hard to make it possible.
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Word Search, 2020
Digital artwork created in Photoshop
8.5 × 9 inches

Uratani, Frank

About the Artist:
My mentors; Mort Drucker and Jack Davis of Mad Magazine. They taught me to draw caricatures and am grateful to both of them. Since 1983 to present performed at parties doing caricatures!

Artist Contact Information:
uratanifrank.com
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King Kamehameha, 2020
​Pencil, ink, white out & white chalk, 65 lb cardstock white
8.5 × 11 inches
About the Art:
"Caricatures over 100 templates, each with different themes"
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Super Girl, 2020
​Pencil, ink, white out & white chalk, 65 lb cardstock white
8.5 × 11 inches
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Turtle Rider, 2020
​Pencil, ink, white out & white chalk, 65 lb cardstock white
8.5 × 11 inches
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Hawaiian Wild Boar, 2020
​Pencil, ink, white out & white chalk, 65 lb cardstock white
8.5 × 11 inches
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Bride of Frankenstein, 2020
​Pencil, ink, white out & white chalk, 65 lb cardstock white
8.5 × 11 inches

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GVJCI's Mission and Vision

Our mission is to create a space to engage, share, and embrace the Nikkei experience and culture.

The GVJCI envisions a vibrant network and a welcoming space for all persons interested in Japanese heritage and culture where history and tradition are honored, people are inspired to create action and change, and cultural pride and respect for all humanity are promoted.




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