Keying in on the Asian Arts Council

O.K., so let’s unlock “the key” to the wonderful new additions to the Asian Arts exhibit at the Phoenix Art Museum. The three pieces, including a double magnolia jade vase- were purchased with monies raised from the Asian Arts Council’s last two fundraising dinners. The Council is unveiling the pieces at this week’s membership meeting.

Eileen Yeung and Lily Yee co- chaired this year’s gala “Celebrate Asia” dinner at the museum. And the evening prior Eileen and husband orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Anthony Yeung, hosted a dinner at their Phoenix abode. About 100 guests mingled through their 9,500 sq. foot home exquisitely decorated with Asian art. I captured the ambiance and a spectacular Coromandel Chinese screen as Eileen chatted with philanthropist Angela Shaulis.

Pictured below are Dr. Herb and Lynne Rigberg, artist Gary Hostallero and Dr. Barry Fernando, a plastic surgeon with a passion for Asian Art. They’re admiring one of Gary’s works which reflects his hallmarks of spectacular colors and breathtaking detail. Gary and Caroline Young- known for her stunning imaginary on silk, donated their works for the auction.

Pictured below is artist Caroline Young with one of her wonderful pieces at the pre-dinner at the Yeung’s home.

Kathy Shayna Shocket is a Phoenix based writer. If you have a good item for The AZ Insider, you can email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .