Pigtail Series 4

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was a federal law that barred Chinese laborers from immigrating to the United States for a decade. This was the first federal legislation to specifically restrict entry based on ethnicity, under the premise that Chinese laborers posed a threat to the social order in certain areas. Additionally, the Act rendered Chinese immigrants permanent aliens by denying them the possibility of U.S. citizenship and imposed severe penalties, including deportation and imprisonment, on those who violated its terms. 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.