In Upon a Golden Mountain, painter Adrian Kay Wong explores the multifaceted narratives that lie beneath the surface of seemingly ordinary scenes and objects.
With the discovery of gold in San Francisco during the mid-1800s, thousands of Chinese people migrated to the United States for the prospect of finding wealth, and a better life. However, the reality of the “Golden Mountain” proved elusive, …
With the discovery of gold in San Francisco during the mid-1800s, thousands of Chinese people migrated to the United States for the prospect of finding wealth, and a better life. However, the reality of the “Golden Mountain” proved elusive, marked by hardship and discrimination - while also building resilience and community bonds. Wong masterfully weaves this historical allegory into his paintings, inviting viewers to contemplate the …
