The work A Measured Act by artist Norman Takeuchi, born in Vancouver in 1937, reflects the experiences of the 21,000 Canadians of Japanese origin — including the artist and his family — who were forcibly displaced into isolated communities and internment camps.

Composed of five life-sized paper kimonos and drawings with Conté crayon, the work also reflects the artist’s own lengthy reconciliation with his Japanese heritage.

A Measured Act — Soy Sauce Bottle
2006
Norman Takeuchi
Acrylic, Conté crayon and oil pastel
Gift of Norman Takeuchi

© Canadian War Museum, 20140167-011

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