Artwork copyright Tucker Petertil. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Sirens, 1996
Tucker Petertil
(American, born 1948)
Location: Kirkwood Elementary, Toppenish
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Sirens is a mosaic sculpture created by artist Tucker Petertil. He thought of the idea for the overall shape in a dream. He asked his six-year-old daughter to help him brainstorm ideas for the mosaic design. He notes, "We talked about its crab like shape. Then I started to see the nautical design and when she suggested mermaids, the whole design came together."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Toppenish School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Olympia, Washington-based mosaic artist Tucker Petertil creates tile sculptures that explore color, structure and narrative.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Ceramic tile mosaic on wood |
| Dimensions | 3 ft 1 3/4 in x 2 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC1996.103.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Toppenish School District |
| Artwork Location | Kirkwood Elementary Office, In front of copy machine |
| WA County | Yakima |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 403 S Juniper St Toppenish, WA 98948 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 46.381511, -120.327028 |
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