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In the Studio: Alanis Obomsawin

In the Studio

In the Studio: Alanis Obomsawin

Alanis Obomsawin tells another story.

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Three people read books in a large library filled with tall, packed bookshelves and rows of chairs and tables on a wooden floor.

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Alanis Obomsawin sits in a colorful chair by a window, smiling, wearing a black turban, patterned blouse, polka dot skirt, and several rings. Stacks of papers and cups are visible in the background.

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Students sit and stand around a table, drawing abstract black lines on large white papers with markers; potted plants and art supplies are on the table.

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Black and white image of Maria Taniguchi sits on a wooden chair in a minimalist room, wearing a dark sweater and pants.

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Maria Taniguchi
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A glass jar filled with colorful paper stars sits outside on a concrete surface, stars with googly eyes are stacked and spilling out of the top.

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Close-up of detailed black and white striped patterns in a paper marbling tray.

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Caroline Garcia in a white sleeveless top and plaid skirt sits on a chair surrounded by various potted plants in a sunlit room.

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Joshua Serafin with long hair and face paint stands on a dimly lit stage, wearing a black shirt and pants, with one hand touching their ear and the other behind their back.

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Joshua Serafin
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Two paintings: left shows a blue bird on a dark background, right shows a red bird with a cage on a yellow-orange background. Both are suspended with strings.

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Pio Abad in a multicolored cardigan sits in front of black and white pattern on the wall, looking at the camera.

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