Dragon Lanterns

Mary-Ann Liu sculptor (1992/2000) Sand Cast Aluminum, 3’W X 3’H Vancouver 370 Units, Chicago, 60 Units. $300,000/ $90,00.  Icons to define a specific cultural identity. Each of the cast 380 functional streetlights also serves to demarcate the mercantile area. The dramatic visual impact of these sculptures has played a significant role in the initial revitalizing of this historic area. Chicago Chinatown commissioned a further series of 60 lanterns for their Chinatown.