Name/Title
On Lok Gee Center - Sandy Fong - Playful in Lotus Garden - 2019Description
Sandy Fong
“Playful in Lotus Garden”
On Lok Lifeways East San Jose
Born in 1946 in Canton province of China, Sandy was the oldest in a big family. When she was five, her family moved to Hong Kong, where she took care of her siblings while both of her parents worked. It left no time for relaxing or art. She later worked for a while making wigs, including one from her own hair.
Sandy came to the U.S. in 1969 and has three children--two daughters and a son--as well as a seven-year old granddaughter. Her happiest moment in life was the birth of her children and grandchild. She also was able in the late '80s to take her children back to Hong Kong and China, to experience the land of her ancestors. She's pleased that they came away with a real appreciation of the culture and speak fluent Chinese.
Her family, including her granddaughter, appreciates and encourages Sandy's new interest in art, something she never thought she would be doing. Her main medium is water color and this is her first time painting a lotus. Her teacher Insio points out that all Sandy's art has the feel of a Chinese brush painting, with its harmonizing colors. Her art, she says, reflects her calm personality.
ART WITH ELDERS
2019 27th Annual Art With Elders Exhibit
