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Argyle and Broadway
Grace Lai
"Argyle & Broadway" (scan of a printed reproduction of an original watercolor and ink drawing), 1991. Original size unknown.
In the lower left hand corner it says "Charlie Soo, Director, Asian American Small Business Association of Chicago 5023 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640". Notice that in all of her drawings you will see her sketching onsite. In this picture she is in the center towards the bottom wearing a striped shirt.
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Dearborn Park 899 At Plymouth Crt Chicago, IL
Grace Lai
"Dearborn Park 899 At Plymouth Crt Chicago, IL"
(scan of a printed reproduction of an original watercolor and ink drawing), 1992 Original size unknown.Notice that in all of her drawings you will see her sketching onsite. In this picture she is in the lower right hand corner under the umbrella.
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Navy Pier
Grace Lai
"Navy Pier"
(scan of a printed reproduction of an original watercolor and ink drawing), 1994. Original size unknown.Notice that in all of her drawings you will see her sketching onsite. In this picture she is in the lower left hand corner. There is also a figure with a ponytail on the scaffolding that may be Grace as well.
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Untitled (Grant Park - Buckingham Fountain, Chicago, IL)
Grace Lai
Untitled (scan of a printed reproduction of an original watercolor and ink drawing), 1989. Original size unknown.
Notice that in all of her drawings you will see her sketching onsite. In this picture she is at the bottom towards the lower right hand side. Since this sketch does not include an address, this may have been a personal sketch rather than a commissioned work.
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View of 23rd St From McCormick Pl. Chicago, IL
Grace Lai
"View of 23rd St From McCormick Pl. Chicago, IL"
(scan of a printed reproduction of an original watercolor and ink drawing), 1994. Original size unknown.At the bottom, towards the center it says "10-31-94 As, Is, Was" so this may be the title she intended. Notice that in all of her drawings you will see her sketching onsite. In this picture she is in the right hand corner at a table. Look for the hat and ponytail.
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AETHER (FOREIGN BODY #24610)
Mayumi Lake
Mayumi Lake
"AETHER (FOREIGN BODY #24610)," 2010
Lambdaflex print, 20 x 30 in.