Artwork copyright Marvin Rosenberg and Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Marvin Rosenberg and Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Marvin Rosenberg and Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Marvin Rosenberg and Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Marvin Rosenberg and Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Rhythms, 2004

Marvin Rosenberg and Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg
Marvin Rosenberg (American, born 1927, died 2010); Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg (American, born 1924, died 2011)

Location: Midland Elementary, Tacoma

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Rhythms is a mosaic installation created by artist team Marvin Rosenberg and Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg for Midland Elementary School. The artwork has three elements. A mosaic bench shaped like a bird greets students at the school's front entrance. The mosaic features images of butterflies and flowers. Themes of nature and life cycles continue inside the main lobby with a large mosaic wall mural. The mural highlights harmonious habitats found in water, on land, and in the sky. A smaller mosaic turtle leads students towards the music room.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Franklin Pierce School District.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

The artists Marvin Rosenberg (1927-2010) and Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg (1924-2011) collaborated to create elaborate and integrated ceramic, sculptural mosaics for public spaces. Lilli Ann designed and executed the mosaic pieces, which were engineered and installed by her husband, Marvin.