QIU BO'AN (QIU QIYANG B. 1936) Various subjects1980 and 1983PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF LILY LEE CHENQIU BO'AN (QIU QIYANG B. 1936)Various subjects，1980 and 1983Ink and color on paper, two horizontal scrolls, the first, a waterfall landscape, inscribed with a dedication to Wanruo (Lily Chen) and her husband, dated gengshen (1980) and signed Bo'an Qiyang, with three artist's seals; the second, a painting of an eagle, inscribed to Chen Li Wangruo (Lily Chen) with congratulations for her inauguration as the mayor of Monterey Park, dated guihai (1983), signed Bo'an Qiu Qiyang with four artist's seals.17 1/2 x 23 3/4in (44.5 x 60.4cm) Waterfall Landscape27 x 37 3/8in (68.5 x 95cm) Eagle邱伯安（邱棨鍚 一九三六年生） 青綠山水、鷹揚 設色紙本 橫軸二幅 一九八〇作、一九八三作題識：（一）庚申仲夏寫奉陳博士 婉若夫人儷正，伯安棨鍚。（二）鷹揚， 吾友陳李婉若議員榮任美蒙特利市長乃華人之光，癸亥冬伯安邱棨鍚寫祝。鈐印：（一）邱棨鍚印、伯安、玉翰堂門（二）悅我心、邱棨鍚、伯安、玉翰堂Lily Lee Chen was born in 1936 in Tianjin, China. Her father, Li Yaolin (1901-1994) was a prominent professor and member of the Kuomingtang. After the Communist Party of China took control of Tianjin in 1949, Lily and her family fled to Taiwan for safety. Growing up in Taiwan, Lily discovered her natural aptitude for public speaking. Her remarkable abilities did not go unnoticed, and in 1956, she was chosen as a representative of Taiwan for the prestigious Youth Specialists Program. This program, fostered by the U.S. Department of State, aimed to forge meaningful connections between the United States and China, a testament to Lily's exceptional talent and potential. Just a year later, Lily decided to pursue higher education in the United States, attending San Francisco State University and later The University of Washington. It was there that she met her husband, Paul, and together they started a family, welcoming their children, Helen and Arthur.In 1969, Lily's family relocated to Monterey Park, California, marking the beginning of her remarkable journey in public service. Encouraged by the local community, she ventured into politics and made her first bid for city council in 1981. Driven by a strong commitment to enhancing accessibility in the electoral process, Lily successfully developed a bilingual voter's registration guide. Despite a narrow defeat by a margin of 28 votes, she remained undeterred. In 1982, Lily ran for city council once again, securing an overwhelming victory that surpassed all previous records in Monterey Park. This triumph not only solidified her position as the city's Mayor but also made her a trailblazer as the first female Chinese-American mayor in the United States.Lily Lee Chen's indelible imprint on Monterey Park and her dedication to public service resonate as an inspiring testament to the power of determination and compassion. Her story continues to inspire generations to dream boldly and embrace the potential for change.