Dorei bell from Japan: Yuko Okabe

Yuko keeps this bell on her desk. It is a reminder of her grandmother who suffered from Alzheimer’s. Her grandmother gave this to her during a rare moment of lucidity as a gift and good luck charm, thanking Yuko for spending time with her.

Yuko Okabe (she/they) is an illustrator and cultural worker playing at the intersection art and community engagement. Her practice has involved cross-disciplinary projects in affordable housing, healthcare, urban design, food justice, and community development. You can find examples of their work on their website: www.ykook.art