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Artwork copyright Cheryll Leo-Gwin. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
Comes the Red Horse, 1993
Cheryll Leo-Gwin
(American, born 1944)
Location: Shoreline Community College, Shoreline
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Northwest artist Cheryll Leo-Gwin creates fantastical and dream-like compositions in a variety of materials including enamel, metal, painting, and digital. Comes the Red Horse explores symbolism, perception, and imagination by juxtaposing surreal images and figures onto the silhouette of a winged horse or Pegasus.
The steel shape of the winged horse was a castoff that Leo-Gwin found outside of a porcelain enamel plant. It was previously used to make old gas station sign reproductions.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Shoreline Community College.
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 | Acrylic paint on steel |
| Dimensions | 30 in x 36 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1995.393.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Shoreline Community College |
| Artwork Location | Shoreline Community College Library building, 3rd floor, SW corner |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | College |
| Address | 16101 Greenwood Ave. N Shoreline, WA 98133 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.748572, -122.359278 |
| 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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