The designs by artist Louie Gong will be reproduced on aluminum plates and mounted outside. Photo: Melissa Santos/Axios
Two new murals going up in the Chinatown-International District will pay homage to martial artist and film star Bruce Lee , who spent some of his formative years in Seattle.
Why it matters: The new public artworks will serve as a visual reminder of Lee’s legacy and the role Seattle played in shaping it.
Zoom in: Artist Louie Gong and Lee’s daughter, Shannon Lee, gave reporters a preview Tuesday of what the finished murals will look like, presenting two painted models that are being reproduced on aluminum plates.
- The completed artworks, each of which will measure 10 feet by 10 feet, will be installed in the next week at 657 S. Weller Street and 655 S. King Street, per a news release .
What they’re saying: In a written statement, Gong said that his goal was to imbue the pieces “with Bruce Lee’s teachings, rather than literally presenting his face, body or written words.”