Happy Birthday Anna May Wong!

 by Gregg Chadwick

Anna May Wong

36"x48"oil on linen

painting by Gregg Chadwick

Ailsa Chang Collection 

The groundbreaking Chinese American actress Anna May Wong was born on this day in 1905. My painting ”Anna May Wong” is part of a series of historically inspired artworks on the history of the movie business and Los Angeles,. "Anna May Wong" evokes cinema dreams and societal memories. Anna May Wong was the first Chinese American film star, and the first Asian American actress to gain international recognition. Her acting career went from silent films to talkies, to stage, to radio, and to television. Born in Los Angeles, a few blocks from Chinatown, Anna May Wong's career has been an inspiration for many. My painting was created as an homage to Anna, sourced from numerous photo stills and film clips. I am honored that my painting of Anna May Wong is in the collection of NPR reporter Ailsa Chang. Ailsa's recent report on Anna is a must listen. 

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Anna May Wong will be the first Asian American Featured on U.S. Currency

My Anna portrait hangs in my new house now -- but here's where she resided during my first few months in this beautiful, sometimes brutal city. She reminds me to hold on to my ferocity. I still love staring at her unflinching gaze, depicted by fellow SoCal resident @greggchadwick pic.twitter.com/fOG89TaI7k

— Ailsa Chang (@ailsachang) October 19, 2022

Anna May Wong

36"x48"oil on linen

painting by Gregg Chadwick

Ailsa Chang Collection 

Fierce!

Just purchased this painting of Anna May Wong, and I love how fierce she looks. Thank you @greggchadwick for your lovely note. My first art purchase for my new LA home — based on an LA woman by an LA artist who heard me interviewing his LA friend from my LA guest bedroom. pic.twitter.com/UKaJpzLMQ0

— Ailsa Chang (@ailsachang) July 2, 2020

Oh @greggchadwick I absolutely love it. Anna is going in my main hallway, where I can pass by her unflinching gaze everyday and channel her ferocity.

— Ailsa Chang (@ailsachang) July 2, 2020

Fresh Faces: New Portraits by Los Angeles Artists

Tonight in Santa Monica: 

Fresh Faces: New Portraits by Los Angeles Artists presented by Saatchi Art

My portrait of Anna May Wong is part of this upcoming exhibition in Santa Monica. Anna May Wong was the first Chinese American film star, and the first Asian American actress to gain international recognition.

Her acting career went from silent films to talkies, to stage, to radio, and to television.

Born in Los Angeles, a few blocks from Chinatown, Anna May Wong's career has been an inspiration for many. My painting was created as an homage to Anna, sourced from numerous photo stills and film clips from the era.

Please join Saatchi Art in celebrating the opening of
FRESH FACES
New Portraits by Los Angeles Artists
THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016
7-9PM
Saatchi Art at Demand Media
1655 26th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
For complimentary valet parking, enter lot via 26th Street.
Please RSVP by March 17th at the link below.

Fresh Faces, curated by Saatchi Art curators Katherine Henning and Jessica McQueen, continues Saatchi Art's series of exhibitions around the world featuring today's most exciting emerging artists.

The exhibition will feature recent works by 14 Los Angeles-based artists, including Kevin Bradley, Gregg Chadwick, Karen Clark, Fabio Coruzzi, Steven Engelmann, Maria Folger, Minas Halaj, Mark Hobley, Tahnee Lonsdale, Mallory Morrison, Christopher Mudgett, Brian Oldham, Stephanie Vovas and Adrian Kay Wong.

The exhibition will be on view from March 24 through May 13, 2016. Gallery hours: Monday through Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday by appointment. Gallery contact: curator@saatchiart.com.

All works are for sale at the exhibition in Santa Monica and online at Saatchi Art. To view, please visit saatchiart.com/show/freshfaces.
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