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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 />

INTERSECTIONS

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