Artwork copyright Margi Beyers. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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Artwork copyright Margi Beyers. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2020.
Circus, 1988
Margi Beyers
(American, born 1940, died 2023)
Location: Graham Elementary, Graham
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Circus is part of artist Margi Beyer's group of drawings created in a single day. This piece was inspired by her experience at a Russian Circus. She notes, "These drawings are all instinctive, imaginative, and colorful. A lot have animals and human figures in them."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Bethel School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist Margi Beyers (1940-2023) created drawings and ceramic artworks. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Washington in Seattle.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - drawing |
| Medium | Pastel and oil stick on paper |
| Dimensions | 22 1/2 in x 30 1/4 in (sheet) |
| ID Number | WSAC1991.130.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Bethel School District |
| Artwork Location | Graham Elementary Hallway, Across from classroom 14 |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 10026 East 204th St. Graham, WA 98338 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.070480, -122.296646 |
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