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Artwork copyright Susan Nininger. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
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Artwork copyright Susan Nininger. Photo courtesy of the artist.
XO (Cuervo Gold), 1981
Susan Nininger
(American, born 1952)
Location: Maple View Middle School, Covington
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
XO (Cuervo Gold) is a mixed-media sculpture created by artist Susan Nininger. It is part of her body of "Costume Sculpture." This piece features a gold bathing suit circled by a lifebuoy.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Department of Fisheries.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Susan Nininger is a Los Angeles-based artist and costume designer. Her artworks, which she terms "costume sculptures" are wearable pieces that incorporate found objects, ceramics, and textiles. She studied at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). She completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque in 1974. She received a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Washington in Seattle in 1976.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - mixed media |
| Medium | Wood, fabric, metal, and cast paper |
| Dimensions | 40 in x 24 in x 13 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1981.018.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | California, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Tahoma School District |
| Artwork Location | Maple View Middle School Temporarily not on display. |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 18200 SE 240th St. Covington, WA 98042 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.388610, -122.100161 |
| 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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