Title
Interviewee
Michio Iwao
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Winter 3-14-2017
Abstract
Bio: Michio Iwao is one of four sons of the parents Kotama and Tomonosuke Iwao. He is known as an Asian American craftsperson that was born on July 12, 1922 in Suisun City, California. During World War II Michio and his family were relocated and held at the Gila River Internment Camp also known as Trulock. This stay lasted from 1942 to 1945 under the War Relocation Authority. This Japanese Internment camp inspired Iwao to spend his idle time learning how to make bird pins. This was the start of Iwao becoming a craftsperson.
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Grace. (2017) Michio Iwao Interview.
https://via.library.depaul.edu/oral_his_series/93
Letter from Empress of Japan 2012
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Art Practice Commons, Asian American Studies Commons, Fine Arts Commons, Sculpture Commons
Comments
Interview with Michio Iwao by Grace Johnson