Press
September 12, 2022
METRO ART
Local cultural organization, the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC), and artists Susu Attar and Kuniharu Yoshida, designed an original, large-scale, site-specific artwork installed on the temporary fence at the project site along Center Street during the construction period. The team developed community workshops and an art activity packet that helped inform the design process. The artwork was digitally printed onto vinyl banners.
July 27, 2018
HYPERALLERGIC
"Artist-in-residence Kuniharu Yoshida, a transplant from Japan, always wanted to be a bridge between his home country and the US. Trained in both hip-hop dance and Japanese calligraphy, he’s also bridging generations by leading calligraphy workshops for local seniors…”
July 19, 2018
LAWEEKLY
"Calligraphy artist Kuniharu Yoshida partnered with Sustainable Little Tokyo to offer a traditional calligraphy program for local seniors with the theme, “What is your message?” intended for display throughout the community, as well as staging calligraphy-based street happenings…"
July 16, 2019
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORT
"He strives to increase understanding amongst people of varied backgrounds while communicating one’s culture through art. Kuni has been involved in various Little Tokyo events such as Nisei week the LTSC + LAB Artist Residency Program 2018…"
July 27, 2018
RAFU SHIMPO
"Yoshida is realizing his dream of building a bridge between Japan and the U.S. through reinterpretations of traditional forms of calligraphy. He views his work as part of the residency as a means of bringing together people from diverse backgrounds as well as strengthening community through art…"