Artwork copyright Lilli Ann Killen and Marvin Rosenberg. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

See Thru, 1994

Lilli Ann Killen and Marvin Rosenberg
Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg (American (born 1924, died 2011))) - Marvin Rosenberg (American (born 1927, died 2010)))

Location: Cottonwood Elementary, Yakima

About the Artwork

Artist team Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg and Marvin Rosenberg created the mosaic sculpture See Thru using concrete and glass tiles. They shaped it like an obelisk, or pillar, and topped it with a stylized bird form. They created the textured and carved surfaces using antique blocks from East India. These blocks were originally used to print fabric. In this sculpture, the blocks served to create detailed patterns.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with West Valley School District, Yakima.

About the Artist

The artists Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg (1924-2011) and Marvin Rosenberg (1927-2010) collaborated to create elaborate and integrated ceramic, sculptural mosaics for public spaces. Lilli Ann designed and executed the mosaic pieces, which were engineered and installed by her husband, Marvin.
Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg was a self-taught artist who created playful, colorful mosaic artworks filled with animals and nature. She wanted her art out in public where it would be enjoyed by all types of people. The Rosenbergs moved from New England to Oregon in 1990. They created many mosaic artworks for Boston, New York City, Oregon, and Washington over more than fifty years.