Artwork copyright Shelley Moore. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1988.
Basil Paused at the Edge of a Thicket, 1988
Shelley Moore
(American, born 1949)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Basil Paused at the Edge of a Thicket is part of artist Shelley Moore's series "Mysteries of the Garden." This series features sculptural silhouettes of animals painted with thematic imagery. She notes, "The silhouettes have functioned as windows into microworlds (real or imagined) in which the painted images within the larger form tell a story." The main badger form of this piece is painted with images of a birds nest among branches, with a flower and the wings of a bird.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Kennewick School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist Shelley Moore creates painted sculptures and installations. Her works explore conceptual themes and stories. Born in Los Angeles, Moore earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Davis. She pursued graduate studies at the University of California, Davis, and the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on rigid surface / mixed media |
| Medium | Plywood, foam, paper pulp, and acrylic paint |
| Dimensions | 20 in x 5 ft 4 in x 6 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1988.005.003 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Washington State Arts Commission |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission On display at ArtsWA. |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.041975, -122.901474 |
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