Artwork copyright Melissa Madsen. Photo courtesy of Harriet Thompson Elementary, 2024.
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Artwork copyright Melissa Madsen. Photo courtesy of the Grandview School District, 2021.
Untitled, 2003
Melissa Madsen
(American, born 1960)
Location: Harriet Thompson Elementary, Grandview
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Grandview School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist and illustrator Melissa Madsen (formerly Melissa Bale) creates artworks inspired by local nature and celebrating childish wonder. Madsen grew up in western Montana where she developed a love for its “pristine wilderness.” She spent some of her career in Eastern Washington before moving back to Montana.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Gouache paint and sequins on rag paper |
| Dimensions | 24 in x 20 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2002.011.005 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Montana, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Grandview School District |
| Artwork Location | Harriet Thompson Elementary Nurse's office |
| WA County | Yakima |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 1105 W 2nd Street Grandview, WA 98930 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 46.255858, -119.917167 |
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