Feathered Friend, 1991
Kay O'Rourke
(American, born 1943)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Kay O’Rourke created the colorful and whimsical sculpture Feathered Friend from painted wood and a real bird’s nest. The many animals on her farm in Spokane, Eastern Washington inspire the figures. She notes, “The birds may symbolize the higher spiritual self, trying to achieve greater things, while the cat represents the earth and being grounded in reality and immersed in every-day concerns.”
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Olympia School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Spokane, Eastern Washington-based artist Kay O'Rourke creates figurative paintings and found-object sculptures. Many of her narrative artworks are inspired by the animals and nature surrounding her farm named "Wake Robin's Rest."
ARTWORK DETAILS
Medium | Paint on pine and willow woods, and a natural nest |
Dimensions | 21 in x 8.5 in x 8.25 in |
ID Number | WSAC1992.028.000 |
Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Olympia School District |
Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission On display at ArtsWA in AIPP Project Manager's office |
WA County | Thurston |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 200 Delphi Rd. SW Olympia, WA 98502 |
Geo. Coordinates | 46.572905, -122.978948 |
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