Angeleno magazine · June 2005 · “Pattern through June 11”
“The pattern here is three: three artists, three perspectives, and three approaches. Fumiko Amano and Michiko Yao explore social patterns and their Japanese heritage, and Jessica Robbins interprets the literal and conceptual pattern. Though all the works complement each other, Yao stands apart from the group with her colorless, paint-by-number recreations.”
“She draws on themes and images from her childhood, including a self-portrait of her bending down to pick what looks like a flower at first glance — but turns out to be a piece of concrete upon tighter inspection.”
At Bamboo Lane / Revisited, 418 Bamboo Lane, L.A., Wed.–Sat. noon–6 pm. Exhibition record