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A land of great fortune, where hard work could lead to wealth and success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eThis series of work, categorized in 4 segments, digs into my immigrant experience and journey to success in America, interwoven with the rich and unique history of Chicago’s Chinatown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eThe pigtail series and 2 other pieces were exhibited at the Chinese American Museum of Chicago 2025\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"on-leung-tong","title":"On Leung Tong","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal. Medium: Ink on paper. Dimensions: 15\" X 20\". Date: 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinatown in the 1960’s was a vibrant neighborhood located on the South Side of Chicago, primarily along South Wentworth Avenue between Cermak Road and West 26th Street. Home to over a third of the city's Chinese population, it stands as one of the largest and most significant Chinese-American communities in the United States. On Leung Tong is an iconic building anchoring the neighborhood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFrame 19\"X24\"\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContemporary 1-1\/4\" wood frame paired with non-reflective, 2 inch mat and shatterproof acrylic lends the piece a refined, museum-quality presentation. Hand-made in the USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCustomization available upon\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003erequest. Connect with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greatsketch.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eRich Lo.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artclicker","offers":[{"title":"Unframed","offer_id":49813373583553,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed","offer_id":49813373616321,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/8851\/9261\/files\/Unframed_86a73ef7-cc70-4f04-968b-a96f7f4d7a62.jpg?v=1764043948"},{"product_id":"guan-gong","title":"Guan Gong","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal. Medium: Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 40\" X 50\". Date: 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"279\" data-start=\"78\"\u003eFrom the series Gold Mountain. Exhibited at the Chinese American Museum of Chicago June - November 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"279\" data-start=\"78\"\u003eChinese Opera is a revered art form embraced by generations of Chinese people, both young and old. Rich in color, music, and symbolism, it preserves centuries of cultural heritage and storytelling. Among its most iconic figures is Guan Gong—the legendary warrior known for his unwavering loyalty and martial prowess. A central character in many opera performances, Guan Gong served under the warlord Liu Bei during the tumultuous final years of the Eastern Han dynasty. 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Please contact \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greatsketch.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eRich Lo.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artclicker","offers":[{"title":"Unframe","offer_id":49456546218177,"sku":null,"price":24500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed","offer_id":49456546250945,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/8851\/9261\/files\/Unframed_d6af9d8c-9bd8-4c90-a62f-7d93b1646413.jpg?v=1754294301"},{"product_id":"reflection","title":"Reflection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a contemplative and beautifully rendered oil painting that captures a quiet moment of connection between an elderly Asian woman and a group of pigeons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Oil on canvas. 38\"X30\"\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMounted on heavy-duty wooden sketcher bars. 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Dimensions: 24\" X 36\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFrame 24\"X36\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContemporary 1\" wood frame paired with non-reflective and shatterproof acrylic lends the piece a refined, museum-quality presentation. Hand-made in the USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCustomization available upon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003erequest. Connect with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greatsketch.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eRich Lo.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artclicker","offers":[{"title":"Unframed","offer_id":49602200404161,"sku":null,"price":39500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed","offer_id":49602200436929,"sku":null,"price":40800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/8851\/9261\/files\/Unframed_b9a7ea81-7cb2-49cc-8416-7e8cfdd05a9b.jpg?v=1760467805"},{"product_id":"pigtail-series-2","title":"Pigtail Series 2","description":"\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.The Chinese Exclusion Act, enacted on May 6, 1882, stands as a landmark in U.S. immigration history as the initial significant measure to restrict immigration. Primarily targeting Chinese immigrants, especially in California, it also rendered them ineligible for naturalization. Chinese immigrants faced harsher treatment compared to any other voluntarily arriving group in the United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExhibited at the Chinese American Museum of Chicago 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMedium: Charcoal on kraft paper. Dimensions: 24\" X 36\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFrame 24\"X36\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContemporary 1\" wood frame paired with non-reflective and shatterproof acrylic lends the piece a refined, museum-quality presentation. Hand-made in the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCustomization available upon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003erequest. Connect with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greatsketch.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eRich Lo.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artclicker","offers":[{"title":"Unframed","offer_id":49602213675201,"sku":null,"price":39500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed","offer_id":49602213707969,"sku":null,"price":40800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/8851\/9261\/files\/Unframed_5a67cac4-0620-47aa-8a16-d1e6437349a4.jpg?v=1760468465"},{"product_id":"pigtail-series-3","title":"Pigtail Series 3","description":"\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the deadliest instances of mass lynching in U.S. history took place in the original Chinese Quarter of Los Angeles on October 24, 1871. Known as the Los Angeles Chinatown Massacre, it stands as one of the most violent attacks against Asians recorded in American history. 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