Artwork copyright Betz Bernhard. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Stellar Dog II, 2000
Betz Bernhard
(American, born 1952)
Location: Crescent Heights Elementary, Tacoma
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Betz Bernhard created the ceramic sculpture Stellar Dog II using a plaster mold to cast the clay. She then painted the form using acrylics and copper leaf. The stars painted on the side reference the "Lupus" constellation, which means wolf. She notes, "Some of my best friends have been dogs… I've always been fascinated and moved by the body language of dogs. They are ideal subjects for sculpture."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Tacoma School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Washington artist Betz Bernhard creates whimsical textile collages, ceramics, and mixed media sculptures. She grew up in New York, and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Kansas City Art Institute. She received her Master in Fine Arts degree from the University of Washington in Seattle.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Ceramic, acrylic paint, and copperleaf |
| Dimensions | 15 in x 15 in x 27 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2001.043.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Tacoma Public Schools |
| Artwork Location | Crescent Heights Elementary Downstairs foyer |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 4110 Nassau Ave NE Tacoma, WA 98422 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.294517, -122.400008 |
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