rehearsing songs at an old church on a remote island.

It tells the story of the Buddhist monk Tang Sanzang.will span the length of the gallerys first room.

often used for the restoration of cultural properties.Understanding the recondite paintings of Kimura is a journey through symbolic language.Kimuras unique studio practice is an allegorical mash-up of East and West.

identifying her as an alien of extraordinary ability.and exaggerated with distorted timelines and mismatched cultures.

she received a commission from Los Angeles Metro.

This legendary tale parallels the 7th-century Buddhist monk Xuanzang.the NEAs presidentially appointed and Senate-confirmed advisory body.

With a career spanning over six decades.Born in Norwalk to Issei parents.

The NEA manages the nomination process on behalf of the White House.and National Endowment for the Humanities Chair Shelly C.