Artwork copyright Jean Bradbury. Photo courtesy of the artist, 2024.
Artwork copyright Jean Bradbury. The artist Jean Bradbury with her artwork. Photo courtesy of the artist, 2024.
Artwork copyright Jean Bradbury. Photo courtesy of the artist, 2024.
Artwork copyright Jean Bradbury. Photo courtesy of the artist, 2024.
Spring at Lea Hill, 2024
Jean Bradbury
(Canadian, born 1963)
Location: Lea Hill Elementary School, Auburn
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Spring at Lea Hill by Jean Bradbury documents and celebrates the springtime native plants and animals found on the school grounds of Lea Hill Elementary School in Auburn, Western Washington. Bradbury hopes that her paintings will help students become familiar with these species, recognize them in the outdoors, and protect them. The imagery includes big leaf maple trees, a pileated woodpecker bird, elderberry bushes, a Douglas squirrel, willow trees, Western sword ferns, salmonberry plants, Western columbine flowers, alder trees, Pacific bleeding hearts (a flowering plant), and more. Bradbury likes to include many small details so that children can discover new things every time they pass the artwork.
The Local Art Selection Committee wanted an artwork that children can understand and digest. They also wanted art that tells a story for everyone.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Auburn School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist Jean Bradbury paints large-scale public paintings. She incorporates natural light in her paintings by use of reflective metallic leaf. Education and environmental causes are central themes in her art. She has received grant awards from various public arts organizations. She has received grants from Artist Trust, Seattle Office of Arts and Culture, and support from Aramax Jordan to teach art to women in a rural farming community near the Dead Sea. Bradbury graduated from Queen’s University, Ontario with her Bachelor of Fine Arts. She also studied graphic design and illustration at Seattle Central Community College.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Acrylic paint and oil paint on plywood shapes |
| Dimensions | 12 ft high x 31.5 ft long (irregular shape) |
| ID Number | WSAC2023.013.00A-D |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Auburn School District |
| Artwork Location | Lea Hill Elementary School Library Stairwell |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 30908 124th Ave. SE Auburn, WA 98092 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.3252, -122.17403 |
| 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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