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Artwork copyright Cheri O'Brien. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
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Artwork copyright Cheri O'Brien. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
Autumn Walk, 1996
Cheri O'Brien
(American, born 1958)
Location: Edison Elementary School, Bow
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Autumn Walk is part of artist Cheri O’Brien’s body of work that explores the interaction between humans and dogs. This piece captures the plants and animals that she sees on everyday walks with her dogs. She notes, “We often see rabbit and bullfrogs and usually see ducks… I have a beautiful view of the Cascade Mountains and the Snohomish River and often times I will work that scene into my paintings as I have done here.”
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Burlington-Edison School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist Cheri O'Brien creates quirky and humorous narrative folk-compositions. She uses many different materials, including oil painting, paper-mache sculpture, and painted glass. In her own words, "My paintings are reflections of my life as an artist, mother, and observer. I attempt to understand my world with finding humor in beauty and the beauty of humor."
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Acrylic paint on canvas |
| Dimensions | 5 ft 8 in x 5 ft 6 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1996.128.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Burlington-Edison School District |
| Artwork Location | Edison Elementary School Main hallway, Above cafeteria entrance |
| WA County | Skagit |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 5801 Main Ave Bow, WA 98232 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 48.561439, -122.438677 |
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