When Wong was in junior high, one of his teachers noticed he was more interested in art than arithmetic -- and so did Tyrus’ dad. “He understood the value of your artistic talent, but it was unusual for an immigrant, a Chinese immigrant, to choose art [as a career],” said Smith...
I was particularly struck by his ability to combine Eastern and Western artistic ideas to create a distinctive and visually striking style.Aside from his animation skills, Wong's paintings and kite-making demonstrated his flexibility as an artist. His artwork reflected his deep connection to nature...