“Living Treasures” of New York - George Mukai
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The New York City arts community is one of the most renowned in the world. Yet amidst the richness of cultures, activities, art institutions, landmarks, and the hustle and bustle of life in The Big Apple, are “Living Treasures of New York” – Nikkei senior citizens over the age of 75 who are celebrated artists still living in New York City.
Asian/Pacific/American Institute at New York University is proud to provide you a sampling of some of these Living Treasures.
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George MukaiGeorge Mukai was born in 1919 just outside San Diego, CA. His father struggled against Alien Land Laws that constantly threatened his security as a farmer. After Pearl Harbor, Mukai and his brothers enlisted in the military. The rest of their family was broken up and detained along with 110,000 …
mukai |
Lunch Break18" x 24" – oil on canvas
Lunch Break |
Still Life16" x 20" – oil on canvas
Still Life |
Still Life #220" x 24" – oil on canvas – destroyed
Still Life #2 |
Still Life #316" x 20" – oil on canvas
Still Life #3 |
Still Life #4oil on canvas
Still Life #4 |
Stoop24" x 38" – oil on canvas
Stoop |
After the Storm30" x 40" – oil on canvas
After the Storm |
After the Storm #230" x 50" – oil on canvas |
Discards26" x 37" – oil on canvas
Discards |
Birds' Friend16" x 20" – oil on canvas
Birds' Friend |
Skellycharcoal on kraft paper |
Skelly19" x 25" – oil on canvas
Skelly |
Heat Wave34" x 48" – charcoal on kraft paper
Heat Wave |
Sudden Storm16" x 20" – oil on canvas
Sudden Storm |
Friendly Visit10" x 14" – oil on canvas
Friendly Visit |
Inspector (1970)12" x 16" – oil on canvas |
Ninety Five Thesesoil on canvas |
Jeremiah24" x 48" – oil on gessoed wood panel
Jeremiah |