Artwork copyright Paul Marioni. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1998.
Blue Eye Bowl, 1993
Paul Marioni
(American, born 1941)
Location: North Star Elementary, Graham
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Blue Eye Bowl is a blown-glass sculpture created by artist Paul Marioni. It is part of a body of work about looking and seeing. It was designed with a rounded base, which allows the sculpture to rock back and forth as an eye might dart. He notes, "Looking is to turn your eyes towards something. Seeing is to perceive or understand what you are looking at. Drawing is seeing and so is appreciating an artwork."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Bethel School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Celebrated Seattle artist Paul Marioni is an innovator in the American Studio Glass Movement. His glass sculptures and architectural installations feature pioneering techniques and rich imagery and ideas. He taught for many years at Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Northwestern Washington.
Born in Ohio, Marioni studied english and philosophy at the University of Cincinnati, and pursued filmmaking early in his artistic career. He has lived in Washington since 1978.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on rigid surface / mixed media |
| Medium | Painted and fired blown glass |
| Dimensions | 5 in x 21 1/2 in x 21 1/2 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1998.197.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Bethel School District |
| Artwork Location | North Star Elementary Library, Outside in display case |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 7719 224th St. E Graham, WA 98338 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.054640, -122.328172 |
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