Calling all half Japanese people living in Japan (over 18s only)

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‘Hafu’ Photo Project
Natalie Maya Willer and Marcia Yumi Lise
www.hafujapanese.org

Tokyo Photo Shoot 20th (Sat) & 21st (Sun) June, 10am – 7pm
Osaka Photo Shoot 28th (Sun) June, times to be confirmed
London (UK) Photo Shoot date and time tbc

Our photo shoot in Tokyo will take place in a studio in Kokubunji, which is around 20 to 25 minutes from Shinjyuku. The studio in Osaka still needs to be confirmed but if you are free and can attend please let us know now so we can slot you into our schedule. The photo shoot should not take more than 20 minutes.

In addition to the photo shoot, we will select a number of people to be interviewed. The interviewing process will take about 60-90 minutes. We can meet in a mutually convenient time and place. You will be asked a number of questions about your identity and experience in relation to your half Japanese background.

If you are interested in taking part, we would love to hear from you.
Please fill in our online entry form:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=cHBVN2VQUklDejQxOUxRM2FVSGp3Y3c6MA

—The project—
Hafu is a collaborative project between artist/photographer Natalie Maya Willer and social researcher Marcia Yumi Lise. The project is made up of portrait photographs of half Japanese people (or Hafus as they are called in Japan) and their stories, extracted from in-depth interviews. As part of the exhibition we will organise a range of events including an academic seminar, family art workshop, networking night, live photo shoot and a cultural evening.

The project tries to give insight into the experiences of ethnically mixed Japanese individuals. It offers an opportunity to explore the ways in which Hafus construct their identities and establish a sense of belonging whilst being in between different cultures.

The work we carry out is highly respectful to everybody portrayed. The format provides an intimate and safe environment where subjects’ stories can be heard. We place much value in respecting people’s opinions and integrating them in the dialogue we are trying to create. Our work is carried out to a high standard and we aim to achieve further intercultural understanding based on the trust of the people we work with.

—You can also get involved!—

- Volunteering
This is an exciting opportunity to get involved with our project and can be a great outlet to use your skills and energy! Volunteers can work alongside Natalie and Marcia to aid in creating and organising the exhibition. We are particularly interested in website design/updating skills, English/Japanese translation/interpretation skills, but also publicity and event/ exhibition set up skills. Volunteers can also be artists/performers who are interested in taking part at one of the events. You can donate as little or as much time as you would like.

- Partnering
We are currently looking into partnering with other organisations or companies to deliver this exhibition with its programme of events. We are particularly keen to hear from people in the arts, academia including high schools and universities in Tokyo and Osaka. So far we are being sponsored/supported by ANA, Mamiya and Sasakawa Foundation.

—Contact us—

info@hafujapanese.org
www.hafujapanese.org

写真展「ハーフ」参加者受付中

2010年開催予定の「ハーフ」写真展イベントの準備がよいよ始まりました!ポートレート撮影、またインタビューをさせてくださるハーフ・ジャパニーズの方を募集しています

【プロジェクトについて】
当写真展は写真家のナタリー・摩耶・ウィラーによるシリーズ「ハーフ・ジャパニーズ」とリサーチャーであるマーシャ・弓美・リゼによるインタビューから成り立っています。ハーフという外見に注目するだけではなく、ハーフとしての経験、そして自己の見つめ方、更には社会による見解について探るプロジェクトです。このプロジェクトを通して、単なる経験談ではなく、2つの違った文化背景を持つアイデンティティを理解し、またハーフとしての位置づけを認識するチャンスを持っていただけることでしょう。

写真展と同時開催で様々なイベントを企画。セミナーは現代日本社会における多文化コミュニティをテーマに、文化学そしてミックス・レース・スタディーズの専門家をお招きいたします。ハーフやその他マイノリティと日本にある様々なコミュニティとの交流会「ソーシャル・ナイト」、展示中のギャラリーにてお越しいただいた方々の「live撮影」、更には「キッズ・ワークショップ」「パフォーマンス・ナイト」も開催する予定です。

当プロジェクトは参加者全員を尊重した取り組みです。親密かつ安全な環境の中でストーリーを伝え、それぞれの意見を尊重、そして統合した対話を作ることを第一に心がけています。撮影・インタビューの参加をしてくださる方々、そして共にプロジェクトに取り組む仲間たちの信頼を基に理解を促進することを目指しています。

【撮影】
撮影予定日について(※撮影自体は20分ほどでです)

東京 国分寺スタジオ
6月20日(土)及び6月21日(日) 午前10時~午後7時

大阪 スタジオ確認中
6月28日(日)時間帯は現在調整中

【インタビュー】
写真撮影した方々の中から、またインタビューのみご協力いただけるという方にもお話を伺いたく思っています。ご自宅、地域のコミュニティ・センター、学校、大学など、ご都合のよろしい静かな場所で、「ハーフ」としてのアイデンティティ経験についてインタビューします。所要時間は1時間半ほどです。

【応募方法】
ご協力いただける方は、どうぞ以下のエントリフォームをご利用ください。

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=cHBVN2VQUklDejQxOUxRM2FVSGp3Y3c6MA..

【スポンサー&サポーター募集】
協賛団体や企業を現在募集しています。イベント全般の宣伝の際に露出のチャンスが多くございます。更に、ボランティアで写真展、及びイベントの企画サポート、また、アート・パフォーマンスをしていただける方も受付中ですので、お気軽にご連絡ください。現在ANA、MAMIYA、笹川文化財団の提供でプロジェクトを進めています。

【連絡先メールアドレス】
info@hafujapanese.org (日本語OK)
www.hafujapanese.org

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