Artwork copyright Dean Wong. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Children on Bench, 1977
Dean Wong
(American, born 1954)
Location: Horace Mann Elementary, Redmond
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."
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - photograph |
| Medium | Gelatin silver print on paper |
| Dimensions | 11 in x 14 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2002.261.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Lake Washington School District |
| Artwork Location | Horace Mann Elementary Main office |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 17001 NE 104th Street Redmond, WA 98052 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.691769, -122.112880 |
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