Artwork copyright Stevie Shao. Photo courtesy of the artist, 2023.
River Butterfly, 2023
Stevie Shao
Location: Kessler Center, Puyallup
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
This artwork is part of a curated collection by Lucile Chich in October 2023 for the Kessler Center, in Puyallup, Western Washington. The collection is based on joy, color, and the inclusion of a marginalized population within the arts community. It was critical to the local Art Selection Committee that the collection celebrate artists who are experiencing disability. This could be physical, neurological, or intellectual. They also wanted the see artists who use the transformative powers of artmaking to transcend, to heal, to rejoice.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Puyallup School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Stevie Shao creates artworks with a love for color, nature, and community. Her imagery is rooted in her personal experience, combining her Chinese American heritage with her life in the Pacific Northwest. She also works as an illustrator and designer. Shao is born-and-raised in Seattle, and continues to live and work there.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Acrylic, gouache, and latex paints on hand-shaped plywood |
| Dimensions | 48 in x 39 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2022.026.014 |
| Acquisition Method | Curated Selection |
| Artist Location | Washington |
Location Information
| Agency | Puyallup School District |
| Artwork Location | Kessler Center Child study, Lobby |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 1501 39th Ave. SW Puyallup, WA 98373 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.155453, -122.312120 |
| Before Visiting | Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access. |
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