Koi, 1994

Ed Musante
(American, born 1942)

Location: Court of Appeals, Division II, Tacoma

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist Ed Musante created the mixed media painting Koi by adding to and sanding down layers of paint, dry media, and paper. This piece features rich detail and texture to create the reflective surface of water. It is part of the artist's body of paintings featuring a solitary animal figure.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Kent School District.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Artist Ed Musante creates figurative paintings. He is best known for his depictions of birds and animals, painted on vintage cigar boxes.

Musante studied art at the University of California, Berkeley, and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategoryPainting - paint on rigid surface / mixed media
MediumGouache paint, casein, dried pigments, acrylic gel paint, watercolor paint, charcoal, and paper on wood
Dimensions9 in x 14 3/4 in x 1 1/2 in (overall)
ID NumberWSAC1994.165.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencyAdministrative Office of the Courts
Artwork LocationCourt of Appeals, Division II
Outside of 247
WA CountyPierce
PlacementInterior
Site TypeState Agency
Address909 A Street, #200
Tacoma, WA 98402
Geo. Coordinates47.254857, -122.437214
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