Artwork copyright Peggy Gruen. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1990.
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Artwork copyright Peggy Gruen. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2023.
Snail Shell, 1990
Peggy Gruen
(American, born 1944)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Snail Shell is part of artist Peggy Gruen's series of ten photographs. These artworks combine vibrantly colored images of natural objects with a digital, abstract background. She chose each object based on its bold shapes and unique form.
Peggy Gruen created this series for Multiples: The Sciences and Art (1991), an exhibition of ten microcollections commissioned to tour Washington State school districts. The microcollections offer different perspectives of ten artists exploring ideas and issues related to science, and ask students to re-consider assumed and widely accepted aspects of science.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Multiples: The Sciences and Art Collection.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Spokane, Eastern Washington-based artist Peggy Gruen creates saturated digitally manipulated photographs that feature vibrantly colored flowers, foliage and natural objects.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Silver dye bleach print |
| Dimensions | 16 in x 20 in (sheet) |
| ID Number | WSAC1990.102.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Washington State Arts Commission |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending re-siting. |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.035745, -122.903331 |
| Before Visiting | Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access. |
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