"When I take a photograph of someone in an intimate moment, itâs only after I've spent time with them, always with their permission. It made me passionate."
"Her documentary series captures a sense of youthful freedom and outsider bonhomie, reflecting an intimate world only accessible to insiders like Ishikawa."
Mao Ishikawa began her career in the 1970s, photographing Black American GIs and Okinawan women in a bar. Despite her initial hatred of American troops, she found connection with the soldiers and her fellow barmaids. Her series, 'Red Flower: The Women of Okinawa,' showcases intimate, candid moments reflecting their youthful freedom amid oppression. Ishikawa's work serves as a political statement against the American military's historical presence in Okinawa, particularly during a time steeped in violence and betrayal. Her deeper relationship with subjects emphasizes the intimately personal nature of her photography.
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