Artwork copyright Melissa Madsen. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Soggy Doggy, 1987
Melissa Madsen
(American, born 1960)
Location: Glenwood Heights Elementary, Vancouver
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Melissa Madsen created the whimsical painting Soggy Doggy as a reflection on life in the Northwest. She notes "the basic element is the weather, the rainy sky serves as a backdrop to all the humor and chaos that bombards our daily lives." The house shape is a common format for her artworks, and symbolizes a familiar, relatable environment.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Battle Ground School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist and illustrator Melissa Madsen (formerly Melissa Bale) creates artworks inspired by local nature and celebrating childish wonder. Madsen grew up in western Montana where she developed a love for its “pristine wilderness.” She spent some of her career in Eastern Washington before moving back to Montana.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - mixed media |
| Medium | Gouache paint, lithograph, and beads |
| Dimensions | 22 1/2 in x 16 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1992.183.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Montana, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Battle Ground Public Schools |
| Artwork Location | Glenwood Heights Elementary Library, Entrance |
| WA County | Clark |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 9716 NE 134th St. Vancouver, WA 98662 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 45.719031, -122.572133 |
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