Artwork copyright Jackie Hunsaker. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Escape, 1996
Jackie Hunsaker
(American, born 1947)
Location: Lakeridge Elementary, Mercer Island
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Escape is a stylized painting by artist Jackie Hunsaker. The composition suggests a landscape that is both familiar and foreign. The artist notes that her childhood in North Carolina influenced her art. She states, "As an adult, I am still creating a "home" as I draw and paint. I employ elements and colors from the natural world. The red land, green trees and brown rivers of the South are still included in the work. My visual vocabulary has been extended by experience and travel. I now can use the toucans of Costa Rica and the cacti of Mexico."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Mercer Island School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Born and raised in North Carolina and Louisiana, artist Jackie Hunsaker moved to the Northwest in 1968. In her paintings Hunsaker depicts a rich visual vocabulary of varying images while exploring themes of memory, family, and life experience.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Gouache paint on paper |
| Dimensions | 13 in x 10 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1997.056.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Mercer Island School District |
| Artwork Location | Lakeridge Elementary Office |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 8215 SE 78th Mercer Island, WA 98040 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.532123, -122.228447 |
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