Artwork copyright Mauricio Robalino. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.

Artwork copyright Mauricio Robalino. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.

Artwork copyright Mauricio Robalino. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Pat Forster (detail).

Artwork copyright Mauricio Robalino. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Pat Forster (detail).

Artwork copyright Mauricio Robalino. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Pat Forster (detail).

Artwork copyright Mauricio Robalino. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Pat Forster (detail).

Artwork copyright Mauricio Robalino. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Pat Forster (detail).

Artwork copyright Mauricio Robalino. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Pat Forster (detail).

Artwork copyright Mauricio Robalino. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Pat Forster (detail).

Artwork copyright Mauricio Robalino. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Pat Forster (detail).

Artwork copyright Mauricio Robalino. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Pat Forster (detail).

Riverview, 2013

Mauricio Robalino
(American | Ecuadorian, born 1953)

Location: Riverview Elementary School, Snohomish

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Mauricio Robalino's vibrant, tactile mosaic Riverview shows animals, plants, and scenery inspired by stories from the school's local area near the Snohomish River, Northwest Washington. The mosaic includes a killdeer that was nesting in the school's wetland garden and a local rooster known for crowing at all hours of the day. You can also find a dragonfly, the state insect, and a pair of goldfinch birds, the state bird. In the scene's clouds, you can find a reference to the fable of the tortoise and the hare. Riverview is a two-part artwork comprised of this mosaic artwork and a school bell sculpture above it.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Snohomish School District.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Mauricio Robalino creates colorful and whimsical artworks using a variety of materials, especially mosaics. His artworks are inspired by multicultural artistic traditions. In his own words, "My art is a celebration of life, nature, and hope."

Robalino was born and grew up in Ecuador. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1983 and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1988. He is based in Tacoma, Western Washington.