This is my favorite piece because it represents the teachings of Amida Buddha–perseverance, resiliency, endurance, and forgiveness– characteristics that have played an integral part in shaping the history and culture of Japanese Americans in California.

How can anyone look at his face and not smile?

The graceful color and reserved yet ornate details take me back to the golden days of Korean history.

It’s very good!

It’s simple and comforting.

I voted because of ifts geometric patterns and colors.

Splendid lines, elemental design, gracious form and deft execution. It is graphic, simple yet rich in textures, details and whimsy. The dynamism captivates my attention.

Growing up in Japan, bamboo had so many different meanings. We ate it and the trees sheltered our house from the typhoons. The sound of the leaves in the wind is the soothing sound that lulled me to sleep. It is strong and bends in the wind. My grandmother always used the bamboo as a metaphor for our lives.

The expression on her face mesmerizes me. It represents total bliss, peace and transports me to an otherworldly, dreamy place. There is a sense of stillness and contentment. The soft lines and curves, the tactility of the material and the earthy colors make this statue a sensual delight.

Its dark brown, green and ochre colors are so pleasing. I like the coexistence of the complex with the simple, held harmoniously together in this round surface. The layers, splashes and organic designs evoke an aesthetic that is modern, spontaneous and fluid.