About the Artwork
Children on Bench captures the diverse personalities of a group of children, taken by photographer Dean Wong in San Francisco in 1977.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Lake Washington 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."
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