"Living Treasures" of New York - Eugenia Sumiye Okoshi (1921-2008)
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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 Mukai and Eugenia Sumiye Okoshi
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Eugenia Sumiye Okoshi(b. 4/26/1921, Seattle, WA; d. 7/16/2008, New York, NY) Eugenia Sumiye Okoshi was born in Seattle, WA, in 1921, the daughter of an adventurous Japanese man who had toured with the Barnum & Bailey circus doing judo demonstrations, and bought the first patent rights to neon lights in Japan, lighting …
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Woodpecker (1955)oil on canvas
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Puppet Dance45" x 35" - oil on canvas
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South Pacific Island45" x 35" - oil on canvas
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Autumnal Equinox40" x 28" - paper on canvas
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Vernal Equinox40" x 28" - paper on canvas
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Persistent Light #548" x 40" – rice paper on canvas
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Persistent Light #6 (1989)68" x 44" – rice paper on canvas
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Persistent Light #8 (1989)68" x 44" – rice paper on canvas
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Persistent Light #9 (1991)40" x 48" – rice paper on canvas
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Persistent Light #10 (1993)40" x 48" – rice paper on canvas
Persistent Light #10 |
Persistent Light #14 (1989)68" x 44" – rice paper on canvas
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Persistent Light #15 (1989)68" x 44" – rice paper on canvas
Persistent Light #15 |
Persistent Light #21 (1990)16.5" x 16" – rice paper on canvas
Persistent Light #21 |
Plenum #31 (1988)16.5" x 16" – rice paper on canvas
Plenum 31 |
Plenum #4542" x 40" - rice paper on canvas
Plenum 45 |
Plenum #5042" x 40" - rice paper on canvas
Plenum 50 |
Plenum #5142" x 40" - rice paper on canvas
Plenum 51 |
Plenum #5242" x 40" - rice paper on canvas
Plenum 52 |
Plenum #5342" x 40" - rice paper on canvas
Plenum 53 |
Plenum #5442" x 40" - rice paper on canvas
Plenum 54 |
Plenum #5542" x 40" - rice paper on canvas
Plenum 55 |
Plenum #6142" x 40" - rice paper on canvas
Plenum 61 |
Plenum #6242" x 40" - rice paper on canvas
Plenum 62 |
Plenum #6342" x 40" - rice paper on canvas
Plenum 63 |
Plenum #6450" x 46" - rice paper on canvas
Plenum 64 |
Plenum #6550" x 46" - rice paper on canvas
Plenum 65 |
Plenum #6842" x 40" - rice paper on canvas
Plenum 68 |
Plenum #6942" x 40" - rice paper on canvas
Plenum 69 |
Plenum #7026" x 60" - rice paper on canvas
Plenum 70 |
Plenum #7126" x 60" - rice paper on canvas
Plenum 71 |
Plenum #72 (1990)60" x 109" - rice paper on canvas - triptych
Plenum 72 |
Plenum #7550" x 46" - rice paper on canvas
Plenum 75 |
Plenum #7624" x 24" - rice paper on canvas
Plenum 76 |
Plenum #7936" x 48" - rice paper on canvas
Plenum 79 |
Plenum #8028" x 60" - rice paper on canvas
Plenum 80 |
Plenum #8228" x 60" - rice paper on canvas
Plenum 82 |
Plenum #85 (1986)60" x 109" - rice paper on canvas - triptych
Plenum 85 |
Plenum #9028" x 60" - rice paper on canvas
Plenum 90 |
Plenum #9228" x 60" - rice paper on canvas
Plenum 92 |