Artwork copyright Harlow Morgan. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2012.
The Secret, 1991
Harlow Morgan
(American, born 1957)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
To create ‘The Secret' artist Harlow Morgan combined monotype printmaking with painted elements. This piece is part of her body of figurative artworks she terms “compassionate realism.” Describing her imagery, she notes, “They are tangible manifestations of my thoughts, emotions and reactions to past and present experiences. Although they are quite personal to me, I believe that they possess a universal quality, that what they are about holds a certain common thread known to people of different cultures, different backgrounds." Monotypes are unique prints created by painting inks directly onto a printing plate.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Seattle School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist Harlow Morgan creates narrative and figurative paintings and prints. Her work explores what she terms "compassionate realism" and the unique stories we imagine when we view art. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Art from Antioch University in San Francisco in 1983.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - print |
| Medium | Monotype print with hand-painting |
| Dimensions | 30 in x 22 1/2 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1992.020.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Washington State Arts Commission |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site. |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.041975, -122.901474 |
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