Pigtail Series 2

.The Chinese Exclusion Act, enacted on May 6, 1882, stands as a landmark in U.S. immigration history as the initial significant measure to restrict immigration. Primarily targeting Chinese immigrants, especially in California, it also rendered them ineligible for naturalization. Chinese immigrants faced harsher treatment compared to any other voluntarily arriving group in the United States. Exhibited at the Chinese American Museum of Chicago 2025. Medium: Charcoal on kraft paper. Dimensions: 24" X 36". Frame 24"X36" Contemporary 1" wood frame paired with non-reflective and shatterproof acrylic lends the piece a refined, museum-quality presentation. Hand-made in the USA Customization available upon request. Connect with Rich Lo.