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LAURA E.<br />
MIGLIORINO<br />
MAYU<br />
NAGAOKA<br />
YUMI<br />
NAGAOKA<br />
COLLABORATION STATEMENT<br />
The relationship between student and teacher<br />
is one <strong>of</strong> the most intimate and pr<strong>of</strong>ound<br />
relationships between two people. From<br />
Socrates to the film Dead Poets Society, the<br />
bond has been analyzed and romanticized. It<br />
can be a beacon <strong>of</strong> hope for a young person<br />
who is seeking direction. When the balance<br />
between teacher and student shifts, however,<br />
challenges arise for both people and require<br />
special navigational skill.<br />
Laura collaborated with two former students,<br />
sisters Yumi and Mayu. We began our project by<br />
discussing topics <strong>of</strong> interest to us. We were drawn<br />
to Madame Butterfly because the opera concerns<br />
Japanese culture but was written by an Italian and<br />
addresses women’s issues. We are all interested<br />
in issues regarding gender norms and identity.<br />
Laura suggested we merge the two subjects, and<br />
we then explored the M Butterfly story.<br />
Laura’s challenge was to step back and not steer<br />
the project. Yumi and Mayu did a lot <strong>of</strong> checking in,<br />
and Laura tossed control back to them. Eventually<br />
we settled into our roles but remained aware <strong>of</strong><br />
how easily Laura could dominate the team. During<br />
our shoots Laura would work and then step away,<br />
encouraging Yumi and Mayu to take risks and<br />
be confident.<br />
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