StoryBoards Oral Histories
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Storyboards Northwest presents a series of oral histories about and by women that must be preserved for future generations.
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Focuses on personal experiences, cultural identity, and the intersection of art and activism with episodes exploring themes such as immigration, motherhood, and societal challenges. Examples include Patti Warashina's reflections on gender and creativity, and Bettie Luke's experiences during the civil rights movement.
Storyboards Northwest presents a series of oral histories about and by women that must be preserved for future generations.
Internationally celebrated ceramic artist and UW Professor Emerita Patti Warashina reflects on a life shaped by powerful women, cultural expectations, and a deep creative drive. Born to Japanese American parents in Spokane, Washington, Patti’s journey weaves together stories of arranged marriage, wartime surveillance, unspoken love, and generational sacrifice.
In this deeply personal oral history, Patti shares how her family’s quiet strength—and her own subtle acts of resistance—fueled a lifelong career in the arts. From her mother’s handmade ceramics to the influence of feminist mentors, Patti speaks candidly about navigating gender, culture, and creativity in a male-dominated art world.
🎧 A portrait of resilience, humor, and the transformative power of art.
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