Crazy Arms, 1993

Deborah Mersky
American (born 1955)

Location: Kirkland Middle School, Kirkland

About the Artwork

Deborah Merksy created Crazy Arms as a tribute to country music singer Patsy Cline using a clay printing process as well as hand-painting with gouache and watercolor.

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

About the Artist

Artist Deborah Mersky creates artworks in a variety of media, including painting, prints, and large-scale public installations. She notes, "The overlapping worlds of nature and human habitation on earth is what interests me, particularly the delicate, off kilter moment we currently reside in."

Deborah Mersky grew up in Austin, Texas, lived in Seattle for many years, and now lives near Johnson City, Texas. She earned a Master of Fine Arts degree at the University of Washington in Seattle and has been exhibiting her work since 1980.

Material Category	Work on paper - print
Medium	Hand-colored clay print on paper
Dimensions	34 1/2 in x 56 1/2 in (sheet)
ID Number	WSAC1995.199.000
Acquisition Method	Direct purchase
Artist Location	Texas, United States

Agency	Lake Washington School District
Artwork Location	Kirkland Middle School Main office.
WA County	King County
Placement	Interior
Site Type	Public School
Address	430 18th Ave. Kirkland, WA 98033
Geo. Coordinates	47.690281, -122.200645
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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Crazy Arms, 1993

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