February 24, 2012

Collection Name: Other

Collection Number: 2008

Post Type: Video

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Artist or Author: leapmanproductions

Creation Year: 2011

Summay:

The wonderful legacy of life and art. Born in 1913, recalls his experience with coming to American and beginning a wonderful rich life in kitemaking, the Los Angeles film industry and art.
Tyrus Wong, a 100 year-old retired artist, shares his journey to the United States to discover the truths about "Gold Mountain".

At a young age Tyrus learned to paint and draw, when he arrived to America
This is a delightful production done under the project Angel Island Profiles.

Related Links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rz5whByOts&feature=related

Geographic: Peoples Republic of China, United States

Kite Type: Figure, Flat

Materials: Bamboo, Paper

Significance: Art, Cultural