Portraits of is an experimental audio project documenting slice-of-life audio diaries by Asian Americans. Within this oversimplified umbrella term is a plethora of diverse communities and experiences. The term itself is a monolith and it is a language that is always in progress. In this project, we cover a medley of ordinary but unique voices and experiences of Asians in America as they are in their present moments: whole, complex, simple, similar, and different; ranging from their celebrations, vulnerabilities, and mundane moments in their lives. This project is produced by Stepfanie Aguilar and Emma Palm. www.portraits-of.com

Stepfanie Aguilar is an audio producer based in the Antelope Valley. Community-based storytelling, stories about the in-between, psychological and somatic health, and mother earth light up her curiosity and explorations.

Emma Palm is a musician and interdisciplinary artist based in the California desert.