The Enduring Palette of a Silent Observer: Tyrus Wong (1910 – 2010) Born in Canton, China, in 1910, Tyrus Wong’s life was one of quiet observation and profound artistic expression. He arrived in America as a young boy, navigating the challenges of immigration and finding his voice within a rapidly changing cultural landscape. While often overshadowed by the flashier figures of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Wong possessed an extraordinary ab…