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A multicolored Phoenix Bird with its opened wings is at the center of the composition. On the bottom right corner is a small scene of buildings collapsing, delineated in purple on a gray background. Pheonix rising from fire/Destruction of its egg. Colors used: 1. Silver mettalic (sic.), 2. gold mettalic (sic.), 3. Yellow, 4. Process Magenta, 5. Split fountain Blue/Green, 6. Maroon. "From within Ourselves, the Phoenix Arises. Like many young children now, i too was a child druing a riot - the Watts riot. And like most children, didn't understand what it meant to be discriminated or hated because of one's heritage or color. We didn't know about "Being disadvantaged". My friends then all had smiles and knew how to laugh. Another riot, now in 1992, called the L.A. riot. I hear the words of Rodney King, "Can't we all get along?" And it makes you wonder "Can We?" The media sensationlizes (sic.). Next thing we know, we are all caught up in this frenzy. Fear grips us. We all have different pasts. We are all here for different reasons. Understanding why we are here and how we can love or at least have compassion is a start. But the real beginning is to look within, to treat ourselves with self-respect and respect for others. Only then will real change can happen (sic.). Only then, our phoenix can rise." G. Amemiya Atelier 19; Westwinds; 4/63, 22/63; Signed;, Inscription in pencil in the lower bottom inside image area reads: "From Within Ourselves, The Phoenix Arises, 4/63, Gino? Ana? '92"; chopmark: embossed "SHG" chopmark located at the bottom left corner outside image area; Richard Balboa; mtrx Image size: 24 1/2" x 17 1/2"; paper size: 25 1/2" x 18" COPYRIGHT WARNING The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement. The Artist of any work retains all rights to that work. No further reproduction is permitted without prior written permission by the artist or copyright holder. Any requests for permission to reproduce this piece must be directed to: Self Help Graphics & Art http://www.selfhelpgraphics.com/ 3802 Cesar Chavez Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90063 323-264-1059 E-mail: cema@library.ucsb.edu Web: http://cemaweb.library.ucsb.edu
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