A Car Story dedicated to my family, especially to all of my siblings near and far, 2011
Veronica De Jesus
(American, born 1970)
Location: Foothills Elementary, Buckley
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Veronica DeJesus’ dense ink drawings exist in a world of imagination. She combines memories, dreams, and her mind's eye to create fantastic and impossible cars.
This artwork is part of a curated collection by Erin Dengerink in October 2021 at Foothills Elementary, in Buckley, Western Washington. The local art selection committee wanted artworks that are beautiful, intriguing, and spark imagination.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with White River School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Veronica De Jesus illustrates life as an American, in all its varied splendor. Drawing on pop culture icons, sports, heroes and villains, and more, she draws our complex world into focus. Her work also explores identity and the ways we hide and reveal elements of our personalities.
De Jesus earned a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from San Francisco Art Institute and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley. She was raised in several American cities and is currently based in Los Angeles, California.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Medium | Pen on paper |
Dimensions | 33 9/16 in x 41 13/16 in |
ID Number | WSAC2020.036.008 |
Acquisition Method | Curated Selection |
Artist Location | California, United States |
Location Information
Agency | White River School District |
Artwork Location | Foothills Elementary Hallway |
WA County | Pierce |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 10621 234th Ave East Buckley, WA 98321 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.160046, -122.115685 |
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