Oral Presentations - Session 1F: UC 333
Two Halves Do Not A Whole Make: The Silent Voices of Bicultural America
Presentation Type
Presentation
Faculty Mentor’s Full Name
Jillian Campana
Faculty Mentor’s Department
Theatre
Abstract / Artist's Statement
Currently, there is a lack of understanding in the Western artistic and theatrical canon when it comes to multiculturalism-- and in the globalized society of today, that is no longer acceptable. This project is an exploration into how art can be used to give a voice to the bicultural youth of today. Using my own personal experience growing up as an Asian-American/Indigenous Person, as well as research into post-colonialist and applied theatre, I have created a short performance and presentation exploring how and where race, culture, and society intersect to form a specific bicultural identity. The performance will include folk music and already published text. Through this work, I hope to set a small precedent for other students struggling with identity formation, and a greater understanding of how art can be used to deconstruct cultural pressures.
Category
Visual and Performing Arts (including Creative Writing)
Two Halves Do Not A Whole Make: The Silent Voices of Bicultural America
UC 333
Currently, there is a lack of understanding in the Western artistic and theatrical canon when it comes to multiculturalism-- and in the globalized society of today, that is no longer acceptable. This project is an exploration into how art can be used to give a voice to the bicultural youth of today. Using my own personal experience growing up as an Asian-American/Indigenous Person, as well as research into post-colonialist and applied theatre, I have created a short performance and presentation exploring how and where race, culture, and society intersect to form a specific bicultural identity. The performance will include folk music and already published text. Through this work, I hope to set a small precedent for other students struggling with identity formation, and a greater understanding of how art can be used to deconstruct cultural pressures.