“Paper Angels” Signed Limited Edition Silkscreen by Leland Wong (1980)

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Rare and powerful limited edition silkscreen by San Francisco artist Leland Wong, created in 1980 for the Asian American Theatre … Read more Rare and powerful limited edition silkscreen by San Francisco artist Leland Wong, created in 1980 for the Asian American Theatre Company’s production of “Paper Angels”, written by Genny Lim and directed by Amy Hill. The play dramatized the stories of Chinese immigrants detained at Angel Island during the Chinese Exclusion era, a defining period in Asian American history.

Leland Wong was a central figure in the Bay Area’s Asian American arts movement of the 1970s and 1980s. His work bridges fine art and activism, blending traditional Chinese motifs with bold pop-art forms and social narrative. This silkscreen’s vivid reds, golds, and blues reflect both cultural identity and resilience.

Artist: Leland Wong

Title: Paper Angels

Year: 1980

Edition: 62/90

Medium: Silkscreen on paper

Signed: In pencil, lower right

Dimensions: 26” W x 18” H

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minimal wear; unframed and stored in protective cover

Provenance: Asian American Theatre Company, San Francisco

A rare and historically significant work celebrating Asian American storytelling and community art. See less