Client: Japanese American Citizens League, 2024

Role: Audio Director and Designer

Contribution:Collaborated with the technical director to develop and implement best practices for localized audio zones, creating a deeply immersive and emotionally resonant experience at the site of the first Japanese American internment camp. I led the creative vision and technical execution, designing a realistic sonic environment that authentically recreated the harsh conditions of the internment camp during WWII. This included the meticulous design of both exterior and interior soundscapes, featuring elements like weather transitions, the passage of horses, and the cries of infants. To further evoke the emotional gravity of the experience, I composed a subtle yet powerful musical bed using traditional Japanese instruments—such as the shakuhachi flute, taiko, gong, and temple bells—which were then synthesized and modulated to induce a profound sense of discomfort and unease.

Collaborators: Belle and Wissell

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