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Artwork copyright Constance Parker Miller. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
Circus Stars, 1993
Constance Parker Miller
(American, born 1941)
Location: Maplewood Heights Elementary, Renton
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Circus Stars is part of a series of painted canvas floorcloths and hangings created by artist Constance Parker Miller. Inspired by the star-spangled blankets you might see on a circus elephant, in this piece Miller explores symbol, pattern and color.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Renton School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist Constance Parker Miller primarily creates painted canvas floorcloths that explore color, form, and sensation. She calls this medium "a place, a stage, territory, geography, a story board, a game, a vehicle, and a magic carpet." Before developing her visual art practice, Miller pursued a career in theater. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Acrylic paint on canvas |
| Dimensions | 5 ft 2 in x 3 ft 1 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1997.026.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Renton School District |
| Artwork Location | Maplewood Heights Elementary Library |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 13430 144th SE Renton, WA 98056 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.482389, -122.147134 |
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