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Artwork copyright Michael Dal Cerro. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
Shipyard, 1990
Michael Dal Cerro
(American, born 1953)
Location: Court of Appeals, Division II, Tacoma
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Shipyard is a richly detailed cityscape by artist Michael Dal Cerro. The imagery is inspired by the structures, bridges, docks, and boat landings found on Seattle's waterfront. He notes, "I try to manipulate and alter what I see to make something that has not been seen before."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Bethel School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
New Jersey-based artist Michael Dal Cerro utilizes painting, printmaking and digital media to create elaborately imagined compositions. Interested in the invention of forms and visual language, his works play with conventional perspective and figuration. Dal Cerro lived in Seattle, Washington between 1988 and 1993. Many of his artworks from that period depict imagery of the Pacific Northwest. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Northern Illinois University in 1975.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - painting |
| Medium | Acrylic paint on paper |
| Dimensions | 22 in x 30 in (sheet) |
| ID Number | WSAC1991.103.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | New Jersey, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Administrative Office of the Courts |
| Artwork Location | Court of Appeals, Division II Outside of 253 |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 909 A Street, #200 Tacoma, WA 98402 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.254857, -122.437214 |
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