Nom Wah Tea Parlor
An illustration celebrating Nom Wah Tea Parlor, a historic Chinatown dim sum restaurant dating back to 1920, for an NYC cultural organization.
Challenge: Capturing the character and significance of Nom Wah Tea Parlor—a Chinatown institution that has undergone only minor changes since 1920—in a single illustration that communicates both its historical importance and personal connection.
Year: 2019
Client
City Lore – NYC-based organization that promotes and celebrates urban folk culture.
Hats Worn
Illustrator
Cultural Storyteller
