Illuminating Time - Four Oceans, One Family: Jason Leivian

Jason Leivian the owner of Floating World Comics. This particular shop is world-renowned for its selection of independently produced, experimental, eccentric, and international selection of comic- books. In 2011, Jason was one of the first shop owners to buy copies of my illustration zines and mini-comics and put them on display for sale.

Historically, the shop had existed in Portland’s Old Town Chinatown. In an article written by
the Mercury, Jason is quoted as saying, “For the past 16 years, I’ve been proud to call Old Town Chinatown home... It has been a privilege to identify as a Chinese-American business owner with a shop in Chinatown. My wedding was a few blocks away at the Lan Su Chinese Garden and my daughter grew up running around the shop.” Recently, Jason moved his shop to the Lloyd Center Mall, leaving its old location in Old Town Chinatown on August 8, 2022.

One of twenty (20) ink portraits from Four Oceans, One Family with essays achieved after interviews, photo studies and gift exchanges.