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Following WWI, there was a critical shortage of nurses and U.S. hospitals started advertising for Filipino nurses. In the late 70s, my mother was one of the nurses who answered that call and found herself in Kansas City.
My Parade of Hearts sculpture is a graphic representation of the Filipino-American culture, using hints of both flags, their colors and cultural symbols. I plan to use a projector and acrylic paints to create my piece. This is my physical and structural love letter to my Titas and Titos who paved the way for those following in their footsteps and call Kansas City home.
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Artist Spotlight
Jessica Endaya Keefer
Jessica Endaya Keefer (she/her) is a designer based in Kansas City. She received her visual communications degree from Truman State University and since then, has worked in a variety of disciplines, ranging from print production, hospitality, fashion and where she is today, advertising. She works full-time at VMLY&R as a senior UX designer. In her free time, she enjoys providing design services to non-profits, both on the local & national level. She lives in Kansas City with her husband Kenny and their two children, Evan & Emmett.