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Artwork copyright Ellen Steinfeld. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
Comet Tango, 1992
Ellen Steinfeld
(American, born 1945)
Location: Kingston Middle School, Kingston
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Ellen Steinfeld created the vibrantly colorful painting Comet Tango by layering painted plywood forms. The imagery explores color, motion and space. Steinfeld notes that this piece was inspired by colored photos taken of various planets, and seeks to convey "a message of excitement and hope as well as the adventure of discovery."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with North Kitsap School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Ellen Steinfeld creates paintings, sculptures, mixed media and stained glass. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting and design from Carnegie Mellon University and a master's degree in education from the University of Pittsburgh. Always evolving as an artist, she is "interested in interweaving shapes and colors with imaginary organic forms, combining spatial relationships and exploring the microscopic."
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on rigid surface / mixed media |
| Medium | Acrylic paint and wood |
| Dimensions | 3 ft 11 in x 5 ft 2 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1994.032.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | New York, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | North Kitsap School District |
| Artwork Location | Kingston Middle School Main hallway, Across from music classroom |
| WA County | Kitsap |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 9000 NE West Kingston Rd. Kingston, WA 98346 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.795918, -122.525926 |
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