WASHINGTON — As The Art of Gaman wraps up a 10-month showing at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, creator Delphine Hirasuna feels the exhibit has prompted Japanese-Americans to start talking about their wartime experience.
The exhibit houses over 100 pieces of art, furniture and other objects made by Japanese-Americans from a range of materials to beautify their surroundings in World War II internment camps.
"The objects showcase the strength, dignity and resilience of the detainees, how resilient and resourceful they were, and how they didn't give up, even under those circumstances," Hirasuna said.