Kaori Furusawa, Our Asian American Activist Timeline​

Miko Lee in collaboration with Mark Hellar and Kaori Furusawa present, Our Asian American Activist Timeline, an augmented reality (AR) installation that underscores key moments in Asian American history which have been overlooked, forgotten or what scholar Helen Zia refers to as “missing in history (MIH)”. By way of inclusion, Miko Lee aims to shift, expand and rewrite Asian American history to commemorate and celebrate the Asian Americans who have fought for equality, social justice and liberation. Activists highlighted range from historic figures to contemporary advocates such as Grace Lee Boggs, Helen Zia, Maria Legarda, Yuri Kochiyama, among others.  Mark Hellar and Kaori Furusawa create an interactive augmented reality installation utilizing near-field communication (NFC) technology to present the Asian American Activist Timeline.

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About Kaori Furusawa

As a multidisciplinary artist, Kaori Furusawa bridges the gap between 2D, 3D, digital fabrication, and extended reality (XR). With a career beginning in 3D printing in 2013 and a background in UX design, Kaori is passionate about translating 2D art into dynamic 3D experiences. Her work explores how digital and physical realms can intersect, focusing on introducing audiences to augmented reality (AR) and creating immersive experiences that push the boundaries of traditional artistic forms.