Artwork copyright Shani Marchant. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Shani Marchant. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).
Artwork copyright Shani Marchant. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).
Octopus Garden, 1999
Shani Marchant
(American, born 1947)
Location: Mark Twain Elementary, Kirkland
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Octopus Garden features colorful and stylized underwater imagery. Shani Marchant created this watercolor painting to "provoke reflection, wonder and storytelling for the audience."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Lake Washington School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Shani Marchant is a Spokane, Washington-based artist who creates expressive paintings and drawings that explore both figuration and abstraction.
Marchant received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Fort George Wright College (currently Spokane Falls Community College) in Spokane. She continued her studies in New York City at the Art Students League and Hunter College. She received a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Marchant has taught art at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire and at Spokane Falls Community College.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - painting |
| Medium | Watercolor paint on paper |
| Dimensions | 15 in x 50 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2000.227.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Lake Washington School District |
| Artwork Location | Mark Twain Elementary Lower hallway |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 9525 130th Ave. NE Kirkland, WA 98033 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.687122, -122.169114 |
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