Artwork copyright Cheryll Leo-Gwin. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Cheryll Leo-Gwin. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.
Artwork copyright Cheryll Leo-Gwin. Photo courtesy of the artist.
First Marks, 2013
Cheryll Leo-Gwin
(American, born 1944)
Location: Garfield Elementary School, Everett
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Cheryll Leo-Gwin celebrates the tools a child uses to make his or her first mark – a pencil, crayon, and brush – launching imagination and, ultimately, one's future.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Everett School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist Cheryll Leo-Gwin creates fantastical compositions using a variety of materials including enamel, metal, painting, and digital. Many of her artworks draw on imagery from dreams as well as her Chinese heritage.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - coated metals |
| Medium | Aluminum, stainless steel, and polyurethane paint |
| Dimensions | 10 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC2012.028.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Everett Public Schools |
| Artwork Location | Garfield Elementary School Entrance plaza |
| WA County | Snohomish |
| Placement | Exterior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 2215 Pine St. Everett, WA 98201 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.987454, -122.190881 |
| 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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