Artwork copyright Marvin Rosenberg and Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Marvin Rosenberg and Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).

Artwork copyright Marvin Rosenberg and Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Marvin Rosenberg and Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).

Artwork copyright Marvin Rosenberg and Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Marvin Rosenberg and Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).

Welcome, 1997

Marvin Rosenberg and Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg
Marvin Rosenberg (American, born 1927, died 2010); Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg (American, born 1924, died 2011)

Location: Doris M. Stahl Junior High, Puyallup

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Welcome by artist team Marvin Rosenberg and Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg is a mosaic column covered with the words for "Welcome" in many languages. It also has imagery of birds and fish, animals that are often used in folk stories around the world.

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

The artists Marvin Rosenberg (1927-2010) and Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg (1924-2011) collaborated to create elaborate and integrated ceramic, sculptural mosaics for public spaces. Lilli Ann designed and executed the mosaic pieces, which were engineered and installed by her husband, Marvin.