Artwork copyright Michelle Lassaline. Photo courtesy of the artist, 2023.
Saltwater Wake: Where do the logs go?, 2019
Michelle Lassaline
(American, born 1990)
Location: Western State Hospital, Lakewood
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
The title of Michelle Lassaline's Saltwater Wake: Where do the logs go? painting adds an element -- logs -- to the imagery of churning water, that is not actually in it. Her paintings of nature are based on her close observations while walking, hiking, and canoeing. She often sketches and takes photographs on her outings that she uses to paint in her studio.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Department of Social and Health Services.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Michelle Lassaline's artworks range from watercolor painting and paper-mache to interactive performances. In an ongoing series, she wears a paper-mache mask for public performances where she paints portaits of people as animals of their choice.
Lassaline earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (2014) from the University of Nevada in Reno and a Master of Fine Arts degree (2022) from the Maine College of Art & Design. She lives and works on Vashon Island in South Puget Sound, Western Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Watercolor paint and gouache paint on paper |
| Dimensions | 10 in x 14 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2021.017.002 |
| Acquisition Method | Curated Selection |
| Artist Location | Washington |
Location Information
| Agency | Department of Social and Health Services |
| Artwork Location | Western State Hospital San Juan Cottage |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 9601 Steilacoom Blvd. Lakewood, WA 98498 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.180040, -122.557739 |
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