The Angel Island to Gold Mountain series uses organic materials that I collected as I led a tour for the California Historical Society. The two day tour followed the path of 19th century Chinese pioneers through California's Central Valley. Elements of teas, seaweed, rust, clay, and ashes serve as symbolic metaphors of their journey. Replicas of each piece were packaged and ceremoniously burned as "dzidzat" at various historical Chinese temple furneraries. Their sizes are approximately 12" H X 12" W. For more detail click on each image. For more information click on facts or to contact Steve Yee click the i icon of this Website. Steve Yee is represented by the Triangle Gallery - 47 Kearny Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco, California, USA 94108 - Tel. 415.392.1686.