Painting
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.35.7
Dimensions: 13 in X 10 in X 0.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 33.02 cm X 25.4 cm X 1.27 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 33.02 cm X 25.4 cm X 1.27 cm
Source: Evelyn Alderete
Credit Line: Gift of her family in honor of Melissa Cándida Doi
Description
Self-portrait by Melissa Cándida Doi. The painting is framed.
Self-portrait by Melissa Cándida Doi. The painting is framed.
Historical Notes
Born in the Bronx, Melissa Doi lived with her mother in the borough’s Throngs Neck section. Melissa had studied ballet and had considered careers in dance and art before joining IQ Financial Systems and becoming a senior manager. On September 11, Melissa spoke at length with a 9-1-1 operator, describing conditions on the South Tower’s 83rd floor, where she was trapped. She was 32 years old.
Born in the Bronx, Melissa Doi lived with her mother in the borough’s Throngs Neck section. Melissa had studied ballet and had considered careers in dance and art before joining IQ Financial Systems and becoming a senior manager. On September 11, Melissa spoke at length with a 9-1-1 operator, describing conditions on the South Tower’s 83rd floor, where she was trapped. She was 32 years old.
