Artwork copyright Bobbi Lurie. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1985.
Fanshen, 1982
Bobbi Lurie
(American, born 1951)
Location: Dayton Elementary School, Dayton
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Fanshen is a drawing by artist Bobbi Lurie. It is part of her "Internal Landscapes" series of drawings. She composed these drawings using a spontaneous process while listening to music. She notes that they suggest "a sense that my inner longings and feelings were being liberated onto paper." The title of this piece refers to the Chinese term "to enter a new world." It represents the artist's inner awareness and expressiveness.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Department of Social and Health Services.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Bobbi Lurie is a New York City-based artist, essayist, and poet. She is the author of four collections of poetry. She creates paintings, drawings, and etchings.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Colored pencil and watercolor paint on rice paper |
| Dimensions | 38 1/4 in x 25 5/8 in (overall) |
| ID Number | WSAC1984.178.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | New York, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Dayton School District |
| Artwork Location | Dayton Elementary School South hall, West exit |
| WA County | Columbia |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 302 E Park Street Dayton, WA 99328 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 46.317238, -117.975615 |
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