Bambi concept art tyrus wong biography
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The Museum of Chinese in America is celebrating its 35th anniversary with a career-spanning exhibition of the work of artist Tyrus Wong.
Bambi concept art tyrus wong biography
“Water to Paper, Paint to Sky: The Art of Tyrus Wong” will run through September 13, and features artwork created by Mr. Wong during his 80-year-long career, from paintings to hand-crafted ceramics and original greeting cards to his hall of fame-worthy kites.
Most significantly, the museum will showcase concept drawings that were the direct inspiration for the Disney animated classic Bambi, which earned Mr. Wong the official honor of Disney legend in 2001.
“The Bambi paintings have certainly been the highlight of the exhibition,” said Herb Tam, MOCA’s curator and director of exhibitions, to the Observer.
“It is his most iconic body of work and one that many spectators can relate to.”
The show is organized by the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, and spotlights both Mr. Wong’s Chi