Artwork copyright Ellen Steinfeld. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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Artwork copyright Ellen Steinfeld. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
Chutes and Ladders, 1996
Ellen Steinfeld
(American, born 1945)
Location: Endicott-St. John Middle School, St. John
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Chutes and Ladders is part of artist Ellen Steinfeld's series of works that abstractly depict landscapes of the earth and the universe. Interested in the harmony and beauty found in nature, these pieces explore how we are influenced by our environment. This piece was composed by layering handmade paper, created by the artist using cotton fabric and different colored pigments.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Endicott School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Ellen Steinfeld creates paintings, sculptures, mixed media and stained glass. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting and design from Carnegie Mellon University and a master's degree in education from the University of Pittsburgh. Always evolving as an artist, she is "interested in interweaving shapes and colors with imaginary organic forms, combining spatial relationships and exploring the microscopic."
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - mixed media |
| Medium | Handmade paper |
| Dimensions | 44 in x 28 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1996.046.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | New York, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Endicott School District |
| Artwork Location | Endicott-St. John Middle School Entrance |
| WA County | Whitman |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 301 W Nob Hill Street St. John, WA 99171 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.087983, -117.585966 |
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