Our Story

2025, letterpress, each 12 in x 18 in

Our Story was a collaborative printmaking project between Damon Brown and Erin Shigaki.  The work is rooted in interwoven Black and Asian narratives, cultural reclamation, and solidarity. Drawing from their roots in graphic design and illustration, Brown and Shigaki used the tactile medium of letterpress to reveal hidden narratives and amplify community voices. The artworks invite reflection on identity, resistance, and the power of collective storytelling.

The Our Story project was completed during a 2025 letterpress residency at Partners in Print with the grateful support of a 4Culture Project Grant.