Artwork copyright Marie Hassett. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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Artwork copyright Marie Hassett. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2020.
Guardian, 2002
Marie Hassett
(American, born 1944)
Location: Hedden Elementary, Edgewood
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Guardian is comprised of assembled and stitched silk fabrics, handmade paper and found objects. This piece is part of artist Marie Hassett's "Corvus" series focused on the depiction of the common crow. She notes that the crow in these works is "used as a creature of wisdom and strength often possessing magical powers. Animals are instrumental in the visual narratives I create in telling stories and the complexities of the human journey."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Fife School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Marie Hassett creates artist quilts, art books and mixed media collage. Many of her works incorporate images of birds and the natural world while exploring narrative storytelling and symbolism. She lives in Olympia, Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - mixed media |
| Medium | Handmade paper, kimono fragment, silk, acrylic paints, bamboo, and stones |
| Dimensions | 11 in x 9 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2002.237.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Fife Public Schools |
| Artwork Location | Hedden Elementary Main office entrance, Outside |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 11313 8th St E Edgewood, WA 98372 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.250598, -122.277838 |
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