Hapa
Personal Project
The word “Hapa” originally comes from a Hawaiian word for “half”. It used to be considered a derogatory word but today it is embraced as a term of identity by folks who are of mixed-race heritage that includes Asian or Pacific Rim ancestry.
The images throughout this publication is a series of metaphoric self portraits, which may seem illogical, but are a direct reflection of my personal culture background and ethnic makeup.
