In Advance of the Rains, 1990

Cheryll Leo-Gwin
American (born 1944)

Location: Graham Elementary, Graham

About the Artwork

In Advance of the Rains is a porcelain enamel painting created by artist Cheryll Leo-Gwin through a "stream of consciousness" process. Characterized by a layered composition of fantastical images, the central figure holding the plant-umbrella is an example of the artist's 'tulip-head' figures, which recur in many of her works.

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

About the Artist

Northwest artist Cheryll Leo-Gwin creates fantastical compositions using a variety of materials including enamel, metal, painting, and digital. Many of her artworks draw on imagery from dreams as well as her Chinese heritage.

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