Shozawa discussed the term perceptive ambiguities, which refers to epistemological stances that allows an observer to make sense of the world before familiarity or “what one already knows” comes into play.
– Aditi Mehta, Participatory Action Research, MIT CoLab Radio (2015)
Admirably, Shozawa has created an inclusive space for Asian American artists to present work that is powerful, historically rich, and relevant – not only for the Asian American community, but also to the contemporary art world.
– Janette Chien, Title-Magazine and Printeresting, Philadelphia PA (2014)
Publications +
Listening to the City: Community Research and Action
Williams, Allegra. Listening to the City Toolkit, MIT Community Innovators Lab (CoLab) with LA Listens and Design Studio for Social Intervention (ds4si), 2018. (contributor)
Kyowakai: Memory and Healing in New Denver, B.C.
Champagne, Anne and Greenaway, John Endo. Kyowakai: Memory and Healing in New Denver, BC. Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre, Village of New Denver, BC, 2020. (contributor)
Philly Works 2012: Qualities of Life
McHale, Will. Philly Works 2012: Qualities of Life, Philly Works with City of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts and MuraLab Program, 2012 (featured artist)
MIT CoLab Radio: Participatory Action Research
Mehta, Aditi. Participatory Action Research (PAR) and Alternative Knowledges, MIT Community Innovators Lab (CoLab), CoLab Radio, 2015 (presentation)
Terrain of Memory
McAllister, Kirsten. Terrain of Memory: A Japanese Canadian Memorial Project, University of British Columbia Press, 2010 (featured artist)