Artwork copyright Gene Gentry McMahon. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.
No Muscle Beach, 1981-1982
Gene Gentry McMahon
(American, born 1942)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
No Muscle Beach is a colorful and humorous mural by artist Gene Gentry McMahon. The composition features a lively scene of different characters. This artwork captures the sights and experiences of a day at the beach. The title is a play on "Muscle Beach" in Venice Beach, California which is a popular spot for body builders.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Department of Transportation.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist Gene Gentry McMahon is a figurative painter and muralist. Her paintings look at society using a creative, humorous style. She received a Bachelor of Arts in English, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts in painting from the University of Washington in Seattle.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Oil paint on canvas |
| Dimensions | 3 ft 9 in x 6 ft 8 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1981.041.002 |
| 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 conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site. |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.041975, -122.901474 |
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