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