August Class Trip: Chanika Svetvilas at Brooklyn Public Library

In August, Zohra took her Asian Americans in the U.S. class to visit Chanika Svetvilas' Journeys exhibit at the Brooklyn Public Library (Grand Army Plaza) on August 20th.

Chanika Svetvilas shares the interactive portions of her exhibit with the students.




Tara Bhattacharya-Moore takes notes in front of the suitcase that said My Side and then flipped to be Your Side


In the pockets of the suitcases Chanika had taken apart to sew onto the walls were notes that held visitors wishes and aspirations. Nia Taylor reads one wish out loud:



Hazem and Gigi listen to Chanika explain this piece The Grass is Greener on the Other Side


Exxon origami flowers...


Jean Singh poses with the Exxon flowers.


Class Photo: We are all in a suitcase, get it?


Thank you Chanika!