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Artwork copyright Robin Wassong. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
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Artwork copyright Robin Wassong. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
Blue Moon Picnic, 1989
Robin Wassong
(American, born 1958)
Location: South Seattle College, Seattle
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Blue Moon Picnic is an abstract painting by artist Robin Wassong. The composition features vibrant colors, familiar forms, and landscape elements. Wassong notes, “My paintings are a tribute to and celebration of imagination and the life force. I am intrigued by the geometry of everyday objects acting as a vehicle for escape into fantasy…The canvas becomes a window to another world.”
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with South Seattle Community College.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Bellingham, Washington-based artist Robin Wassong creates abstract oil paintings. Her imaginative artworks reference landscapes and familiar structures, and feature dynamic colors and forms. She studied painting at the Kansas City Art Institute in Missouri.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Oil paint on canvas |
| Dimensions | 5 ft x 5 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC1992.057.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Curated Selection |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | South Seattle College |
| Artwork Location | South Seattle College Jerry Brockey Student Center (JMB), Foyer |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | College |
| Address | 6000 16th Ave. SW Seattle, WA 98106 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.547290, -122.351847 |
| Before Visiting | Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access. |
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