Posts Tagged ‘Pacific Asian American Women Bay Area Coalition’
2024 August 10, updated August 15, 16
Blog post updated September 9, 2024 by Teresa Jade LeYung, 2018 alumna of A PLACE OF HER OWN
Cynthia Tom, founding director of A PLACE OF HER OWN, says:
Join our Closing Celebration on September 15, 2024 from 12pm-3pm as we lift and are lifted by the collective and individual strength from our PLACE artists! They have wholeheartedly embraced the full spectrum of emotions, from discomfort to joy, fostering new connections and personal growth — all for you to witness in real time through this found-object based art exhibition.
Our close friend and dear supporter of PLACE, Ravi Chandra MD also wrote a great piece about the show titled, “Intergenerational Trauma and Ancestral Pattern Shifting” on Psychology Today you must check out when you have the chance!
That being said, come to our final festivities, invite your friends and family and be inspired with this exhibition one last time!
Sept 15, 2024 Closing Celebration: Gallery 12– 3pm
Location: J-SEI Cultural Center, 1285 66th St, Emeryville, CA 94608 USA
Artists include: Ahran Lee, Amy Lam, AVOTCJA, Christina Yu, Christine Yang, Cueponcaxochitl Moreno Sandoval, Cynthia Tom, Deborah Santana, Emily Yamauchi, Frances Cachapero, Irene Wibawa, Jazz Diaz, Julie Lee Andersen, Katie Quan, Manon Wada with Sanié Bokhari, Martha Zamora, PAZ, Purla Montiel, Reyna Daudian, Shari Arai DeBoer, Tomo Hirai, Yeujin Yoon, Zaina Rose
Intergenerational Trauma and Ancestral Pattern Shifting
Healing intergenerational trauma through art
Ravi Chandra M.D., D.F.A.P.A.
The Pacific Heart
updated August 21, 2024 Reviewed by Michelle Quirk
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Bonjour everyone!
I cheer for Cynthia Tom and everyone connected to Cynthia’s programs and events !
August 11 – September 15, 2024
A PLACE OF HER OWN
found-object based art Exhibition
Founder of A PLACE OF HER OWN / Teacher / Artist / Curator CYNTHIA TOM says:
August 11 – September 15, 2024
A PLACE OF HER OWN Exhibition
You are invited to view this found-object based art exhibition. PLACE multi-ethnic, multi-generational alumni artists share their healing journeys and the art created in answer to the question, “If you had a place of your own, what would it be?”
Using found objects, their intuition and self-agency, they create works that speak to their healing journeys, imperfect, messy and gloriously full of epiphanies.
Co-curated by Cynthia Tom and Jillie Andersen
August 11. Opening: Gallery 12-5 pm Recep 1pm – 4pm
August 18. Artist Talk: Gallery 12-5 pm/ Talk 1pm – 4pm
Sept 15. Closing Celebration: Gallery 12– 3pm
Location: JSEI at 1285 66th St, Emeryville, CA 94608
Artists include: Ahran Lee, Amy Lam, AVOTCJA, Christina Yu, Christine Yang, Cueponcaxochitl Moreno Sandoval, Cynthia Tom, Deborah Santana, Emily Yamauchi, Frances Cachapero, Irene Wibawa, Jazz Diaz, Julie Lee Andersen, Katie Quan, Manon Wada with Sanié Bokhari, Martha Zamora, PAZ Zamora, Purla Montiel, Reyna Daudian, Shari Arai DeBoer, Tomo Hirai, Yeujin Yoon, Zaina Berger
https://www.aplaceofherown.org/newsevents/save-the-date-a-place-of-her-own-exhibition
Cynthia Tom receives a 2024 WOMAN WARRIOR Award from Pacific Asian American Women Bay Area Coalition.
Hearty congratulations to Cynthia Tom and all the award recipients.
Ceremony to be held on September 22, 2024 at Hotel Kabuki – JDV by Hyatt, 1625 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94115
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-woman-warrior-awards-tickets-949421303677
Pacific Asian American Women Bay Area Coalition says:
“Join us as we honor six local Asian Pacific Islander women for their lasting contributions to the API community and notable career achievements. First bestowed in 1983, PAAWBAC is excited to carry on this tradition of recognizing accomplished API women as modern-day Woman Warriors — talented and courageous — as they distinguish themselves in their respective fields, while giving back to others.”
I cheer for Cynthia Tom and everyone connected to Cynthia’s programs, events, exhibitions !!!
A Place of Her Own 2018 Alumna / Story Theme Consultant Teresa Jade LeYung
wishes Everyone – Beauty, Total Wellness, Peace and Joy!
Published author, blogger, lover of Paris, FRANCE, photo historian, Writing Coach Teresa Jade LeYung says:
“I love helping writers identify the themes in their manuscripts to hook readers, and, build and fortify their platforms before and after publication. Reach out, not stress out.”
https://lovemadeofheart.com/blog
Love Made Of Heart ®
2023 October 30, 13:38 California
Dear Readers,
I wish you total wellness.
I celebrate everyone connected to Artist / Curator / Educator Cynthia Tom and “A Place of Her Own” ™ – all alumni, teachers, supporters, friends, families, community partners. https://www.aplaceofherown.org/
I am grateful to dear Linda and Tom who led me to Cynthia Tom who gave me a safe place to use my voice in her program A Place of Her Own ™… who led me to Dr. Amy Grace Lam who taught me how to ask my Body questions … who led me to Dr. Jae Reed, DC who is guiding me to Wellness through Neuro Integration System (N.I.S.) and Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) treatments
A Place of Her Own ™ alumni of all the years and all supporters,
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In my May 7, 2018 blog post:
“Over six months of Exploring and Naming Hungry Ghosts (examine and challenge beliefs that hold me back and the exploration of my family patterns not just those of my parents’ but also of my ancestors’ traumas linked to world history of slavery, colonization, forced migration, oppression), Releasing Hungry Ghosts, Claiming MY PLACE, and Proclaiming MY PLACE … I, Teresa Jade LeYung, give a thousand thanks to creator and lead teacher of A PLACE OF HER OWN ™ Cynthia Tom, assistant teachers Maggie Yee and Natalie Sacramento, my dear classmates (Julie Andersen, Frances Cachapero, Norma Carrera, Kristi Chan, Angie Dumagsa, Elizabeth Esqueda, Ashleigh Heinichen, Tomo Hirai, Ahran Lee, Grace Hwang Lynch, Teresa Jade LeYung-Ryan, Patricia Zamora), guest artist-speakers Cris Matos, Angela Bau, Reiko Fujii, Irene Wibawa, and Brian Garvey (the gent who helps us and our work get to classroom ‘on time’ every Thursday), Asian American Women Artists Association, Pacific Asian American Women Bay Area Coalition, and all the dear hearts who encouraged me to enroll in this residency program six months ago.”
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My July 15, 2018 blog post:
Dear Readers of http://lovemadeofheart.com/blog
I wish you all wellness and joy.
This post is to acknowledge the dear folks who have encouraged and inspired me as I made my debut as a Found-Object Artist. Whether or not they were there in person, I humbly thank everyone as I go forward with a new perspective!
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My 2018 artist statement for A PLACE OF HER OWN Exhibition which ran May 12 through June 24, 2018 at J-SEI in Emeryville, California.
Teresa Jade LeYung
Four smoothened wood boxes represent my dream home ? a place where I can balance the four areas of my life. The green, blue, pink, gold (from paintings and mixed media art created by Cynthia Tom, Cris Matos, Chandra Garsson, Maria K.W. Leung) represent my affinity with Nature.
I dream of four desks so that I would not have to constantly clear off table space to make room for one project while having to put away my other projects.
All that I do and want to do are equally precious to me. Just as there are four points on a compass, my four desks will allow me to go forward with my work with clarity.
And, when I say work, I am talking about what makes me want to get up each morning with a smile on my face and a spring in my walk. I think beauty. I become beauty.
I transform “I was” to “I AM”
I was a child witness to family violence.
I was a frightened immigrant.
I was an adult receiver of violence.
I AM Teresa Jade LeYung who speaks openly through my writing and advocacy, my immigrant experience, and my knowing beauty. As an author, a story consultant, and a found-object artist and student of A PLACE OF HER OWN™, I empower women to transform their own stories. I think beauty. I AM beauty. Please visit me at http://lovemadeofheart.com/blog/
Thank you for reading my blog post: “Teresa Jade LeYung celebrates everyone connected to Artist / Curator / Educator Cynthia Tom and “A Place of Her Own”™”
Wishing you total wellness and happiness!
Sincerely,
Teresa Jade LeYung
Love Made Of Heart ®
Thank you, Mary Jung of Pacific & Asian American Women Bay Area Coalition (PAAWBAC) and Cynthia Tom of A PLACE OF HER OWN, for inviting us to this event:
Saturday, September 15th, 2018, 5:30pm – 9:30 pm
Asian Women’s Shelter – 30th Anniversary Gala
Asian Women’s Shelter (AWS) has been improving lives, communities and policies for 30 years!
Asian Women’s Shelter (AWS) presents PERSIST a night of celebration, hope and community to support safety, empowerment and renewal for marginalized survivors of violence. http://www.sfaws.org/news–events.aspx
Since 1988, AWS has supported thousands of survivors ranging from infants to elders, both in shelter and in neighborhoods and communities. Together with our supporters, we have built life-saving and life changing connections.
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Apply now for the Fall 2018 AWS Volunteer and Language Advocate Training!
Apply here! https://goo.gl/forms/1HWacMp4EEBs9yjh1
I wish everyone safety, excellent health and abundant joy.
Sincerely,
Teresa Jade LeYung
Teresa Jade LeYung – founder of Love Made of Heart (aka Teresa LeYung-Ryan) speaks openly through her writing and advocacy, her immigrant experience, and her knowing beauty. As an author, a story consultant, and a found-object artist, she empowers women to transform their own stories and is often quoted as saying: “I think beauty. I am beauty.” Please visit http://lovemadeofheart.com/blog/
Featuring 20 San Francisco Bay Area Women Artists answering the question:
“If you had a place of your own, what would it be?”
Curated by Cynthia Tom and Maggie Yee
Teresa Jade LeYung is a proud student of
Please join Teresa, her classmates, founder/lead curator/lead teacher/artist CYNTHIA TOM
and co-teachers Maggie Yee and Natalie Sacramento
http://www.aplaceofherown.org/
Saturday May 12 Opening Reception 2:00-5:00pm
Sunday June 3 Artists Talks 2:00-4:00pm; Gallery Open 12:00-5:00pm
Sunday June 24 Closing Reception 12:00-3:00pm
at J-SEI in Emeryville
1285 66th Street, Emeryville (510) 654-4000
Exhibition runs May 12 through June 24, 2018
The public is invited to participate in self-guided art-making workstations during gallery hours.
Admission Free. Donations $10-$20 are appreciated. No one turned away for lack of funds.
* Denotes artists in the 2018 residency program
Artists: Nancy Arvold, *Julie Andersen, Angela Bau, *Frances Cachapero, *Norma Carrera, *Kristi Chan, Catherine Ceniza Choy, *Angie Dumagsa, *Elizabeth Esqueda, Reiko Fujii, *Ashleigh Heinichen, *Tomo Hirai, *Ahran Lee, *Grace Hwang Lynch, Lisa Rodondi, *Teresa Jade LeYung-Ryan, Natalie Sacramento, Cynthia Tom, Sue Tom, Dechen Tsering, Manon Bogerd Wada, Irene Wibawa, Maggie Yee, *Patricia Zamora
Story / Theme Consultant Teresa LeYung-Ryan AKA Found-Object Artist Teresa Jade LeYung
Photo above is a sneak peek at one of the four sections of my piece entitled “Four Desks For the Four Femmes In Me”.
You will have to go see the whole piece and the magnificent creations by classmates and artist-teachers at the exhibit
I will post photos of Opening Reception of May 12, 2018 for folks who cannot be there in person.
Over six months of Exploring and Naming Hungry Ghosts (examine and challenge beliefs that hold me back and the exploration of my family patterns not just those of my parents’ but also of my ancestors’ traumas linked to world history of slavery, colonization, forced migration, oppression), Releasing Hungry Ghosts, Claiming MY PLACE, and Proclaiming MY PLACE … I, Teresa Jade LeYung, give a thousand thanks to creator and lead teacher of A PLACE OF HER OWN Cynthia Tom, assistant teachers Maggie Yee and Natalie Sacramento, my dear classmates (Julie Andersen, Frances Cachapero, Norma Carrera, Kristi Chan, Angie Dumagsa, Elizabeth Esqueda, Ashleigh Heinichen, Tomo Hirai, Ahran Lee, Grace Hwang Lynch, Teresa Jade LeYung-Ryan, Patricia Zamora), guest artist-speakers Cris Matos, Angela Bau, Reiko Fujii, Irene Wibawa, and Brian Garvey (the gent who helps us and our work get to classroom on time every Thursday), Asian American Women Artists Association, Pacific Asian American Women Bay Area Coalition, and all the dear hearts who encouraged me to enroll in this residency program six months ago.
Sincerely,
Teresa Jade LeYung
For Writing Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan, please visit
http://LoveMadeOfHeart.com/blog