I spent two years learning Japanese woodblock printing in Kyoto and now back in Detroit I feel like I am just performing orientalism when I use those skills
More people experience this than they realize.
Deep artistic training creates identity confusion when practiced outside its cultural context.
“Where Are You with Cross-cultural creativity — aesthetics across traditions?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.