Artwork copyright Alice Van Leunen. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Veiled Ghazal, 1994
Alice Van Leunen
(American, born 1943)
Location: Richard Gordon Elementary, Kingston
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Alice Van Leunen created the woven paper painting Veiled Ghazal . The composition was created by incorporating paint and foil elements. The term "ghazal" refers to a form of Arabic poetry that originated in the 7th century.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with North Kitsap School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Oregon-based textile artist Alice Van Leunen creates artworks that explore form and material. She has collaborated with many different textile and sculptural artists to create fiber sculptures, large-scale tapestries, and site-specific installations.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - mixed media |
| Medium | Woven paper with paint, stitching, foil, collage |
| Dimensions | 3 ft 4 in x 2 ft 8 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1995.075.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Oregon, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | North Kitsap School District |
| Artwork Location | Richard Gordon Elementary Main office, Near Principal's office |
| WA County | Kitsap |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 26331 Barber Cutoff RD Kingston, WA 98346 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.802597, -122.516615 |
| 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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