Artwork copyright Mauricio Robalino. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Urban Garden & Fantasy, 1994
Mauricio Robalino
(American | Ecuadorian, born 1953)
Location: Silver Beach Elementary, Bellingham
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Mauricio Robalino's collage Urban Garden & Fantasy is composed of vibrantly painted, imagined figures and geometric forms, assembled onto a painted white background. Robalino describes his creative process as "a spontaneous channeling of creative visual energy emerging from a very deep, timeless, and intuitive part of myself."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Bellingham School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Mauricio Robalino creates colorful and whimsical artworks using a variety of materials, especially mosaics. His artworks are inspired by multicultural artistic traditions. In his own words, "My art is a celebration of life, nature, and hope."
Robalino was born and grew up in Ecuador. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1983 and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1988. He is based in Tacoma, Western Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - mixed media |
| Medium | Gouache paint on paper |
| Dimensions | 40 in x 23 1/2 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1995.224.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Bellingham School District |
| Artwork Location | Silver Beach Elementary 200 Wing, Hallway |
| WA County | Whatcom |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 4101 Academy St. Bellingham, WA 98226 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 48.768390, -122.416386 |
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