Artwork copyright Dean Wong. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Welcome, 1993
Dean Wong
(American, born 1954)
Location: Hilltop Heritage Middle School, Tacoma
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Dean Wong's photograph Welcome captures the joyful expression of a young Laotian-American boy celebrating his mother's U.S. citizenship. The image was captured on the Fourth of July, 1993 as part of a naturalization ceremony at Seattle Center.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Tacoma School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based photographer Dean Wong creates black and white documentary images and portraits with a focus on Asian American communities. Wong was born and raised in Seattle's Chinatown/International District and has photographed its communities for over four decades. He notes that "It is my wish, that through my work, people gain a better understanding of the Asian community and the cultural diversity that is such an important part of our lives in this country."
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Selenium-toned gelatin silver print |
| Dimensions | 11 in x 14 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2002.262.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Tacoma Public Schools |
| Artwork Location | Hilltop Heritage Middle School Guidance office |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 602 N Sprague Ave Tacoma, WA 98403 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.256451, -122.464696 |
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