This limited edition, risograph printed book was handmade by Sara Caron in her Milwaukee studio and released as a part of her ongoing Full Moon Karaoke and Variety Show series.
The book documents the people, spaces, and emotional turmoil the author, M Chang, has experienced over the past year. Chang’s images, of her family and her daily life, frame rather than explicitly describe her intimacy with the subjects; the moments always remain her own.
Somewhere Safe is a collaboration between Caron and Chang.
Published by The Pond Room
The Pond Room is an experimental riso press and occasional newsletter, focusing on artist books founded by artist Sara Caron, this book is released as a part of Full Moon Karaoke and Variety Show.
M Chang is a Sheboygan based Hmong artist who documents people, spaces, and stillness across photography, video, and writing. They invite the viewers, while never allowing them to overstay their welcome.
Founded in 2015, Full Moon Karaoke and Variety Show combines karaoke and performance art. From 2015–2020, the show was held monthly on the night of the full moon at Company Brewing in Milwaukee, WI. Revived in 2023, the series continues to experiment with new venues and formats, and has expanded to include a publishing component. Somewhere Safe is the second title in this project.