Housewarming, 1982

Susan Seniuk
(American, born 1951)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist Susan Seniuk's painting Housewarming features a house-shaped composition. The images feature detailed flower motifs and contour line drawings. The overall theme comments on patterns and rhythms of growth and change in the natural world. The imagery includes atomic elements, geometric cells, a topographical map of Washington, and diagrams of plant grafting.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Kelso School District.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Seattle-based artist Susan Seniuk creates conceptual paintings characterized by imagery that she derives from newspapers and magazines. She received her Master of Fine Arts in painting from the University of Washington in Seattle.

ARTWORK DETAILS
MediumColored pencil and acrylic paint on paper
Dimensions20 7/8 in x 14 3/8 in (overall)
ID NumberWSAC1984.012.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencyWashington State Arts Commission
Artwork LocationWashington State Arts Commission
Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site.
WA CountyThurston
PlacementInterior
Site TypeState Agency
Address711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600
Olympia, WA 98504
Geo. Coordinates47.041975, -122.901474
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