Arts + Literature Laboratory the Southeast Asian Healing Center, and the LAB^4 community curation team welcome artists Lou Vang and See Vang for an artist talk and collaborative event, Textiles in Translation: Hmong Women Tell the Stories Behind the Artwork of Their Migration and the Secret War on Friday, July 11 at 6:00pm.
Textiles in Translation is presented in conjunction with the exhibition, Stitching the Story: Capturing Heart and Resilience through the Story Cloth on display Tuesday, July 8 through Friday, August 29, 2025.
This collaborative event will unite cultures while honoring the resilience, creativity, and stories of Hmong survivors of war through an immersive celebration of culture and art. A live interpretive experience will embrace the rich storytelling traditions of the Hmong community. Told in both Hmong and English, the program invites attendees to engage in meaningful conversation, free from language barriers, and connect through shared stories.
The event features local artists See Vang and Lou Vang, both with decades of experience in Hmong embroidery. See and Lou are excited to connect with community members, share their journeys, and offer insight into the philosophies that have guided their artistic and personal paths.
LAB^4 community curatorial projects are made possible by a grant from the Ruth Foundation for the Arts.
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