Artwork copyright Jean Whitesavage and Nick Lyle. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Jean Whitesavage and Nick Lyle. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Jean Whitesavage and Nick Lyle. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).

Artwork copyright Jean Whitesavage and Nick Lyle. Photo courtesy of the artist.

River Portraits, Starflower, 2017

Jean Whitesavage and Nick Lyle
Jean Whitesavage (American, born 1960); Nick Lyle (American, born 1958)

Location: Cascade Middle School, Sedro-Woolley

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

River Portraits, Starflower is part of a series of four steel sculptures created by artist team Jean Whitesavage and Nick Lyle. The portraits depict some of the native birds and plant species found in wetland habitats of the Skagit River basin in Northwestern Washington. The artists note, "from forest to farm the river has enriched its environs, creating habitat for many creatures. This artwork celebrates the connection of water and land to life.”

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Sedro-Woolley School District.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Jean Whitesavage and Nick Lyle are an artist team who create hand-forged metal sculptures and installations for public and private spaces. Whitesavage received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from Tyler School of Art and a Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, New York State. Lyle received a Bachelor of Arts from Williams College, Massachusetts, and studied glassblowing and metalwork at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, New York State.