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helpful. fond. bright

I came upon the passport of a young Korean girl adopted into the United States sometime in the 1970’s. I have used her photo in my silent girl series many times, trying to explore that experience through the eyes of this beautiful little girl. Silent, brave and facing a new experience with wonder and calm. The paperwork that accompanied her arrival described her as “helpful, fond and bright”.

 
silent girl 1 / not available

silent girl 1 / not available

 

silent girl 2 / not available

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