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Artwork copyright Karin Schminke. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
Malachite, 1999
Karin Schminke
(American, born 1951)
Location: Kendall Elementary, Maple Falls
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Malachite is a mixed media artwork by Karin Schminke. It shows a scene composed of interlaced and abstracted landscape imagery. This scene is a meditation on our experience of nature and the passage of time. The artwork is named after a mountain peak in the Cascade Range mountains of Washington state.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Mount Baker School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist Karin Schminke creates mixed media artworks that combine digital imaging with traditional art materials. Her works explore natural forms and imagery.
Karin Schminke received a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Iowa. She has taught at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, California State University Northridge, The Art Institute of Southern California, and Shoreline Community College. She lives and works in Kenmore, Western Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - plastics / acrylics / polyesters |
| Medium | Lenticular print and mixed media |
| Dimensions | 28 in x 22 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2000.096.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Mount Baker School District |
| Artwork Location | Kendall Elementary West wing, Hallway |
| WA County | Whatcom |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 7547 Kendall Rd Maple Falls, WA 98266 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 48.915692, -122.140747 |
| 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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