Vigilant Lucille Keeps an Eye on Young Mose, 1984

Shelley Moore
(American, born 1949)

Location: Evergreen Forest Elementary, Lacey

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Vigilant Lucille Keeps an Eye on Young Mose is an imaginative sculpture created by artist Shelley Moore. She constructed the form using foam, paper pulp and paint. Look closely and you will see two bears. The artist notes, "The piece shows a mother bear with her young cub… The two have been fishing and the mother is keeping close watch on her spirited young offspring."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with North Thurston Public Schools.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Northwest artist Shelley Moore creates painted sculptures and installations. Her works explore conceptual themes and stories. Born in Los Angeles, Moore earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Davis. She pursued graduate studies at the University of California, Davis, and the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategorySculpture - mixed media
MediumMasonite board, foam, paper pulp, acrylic paint, and painted copper cutout
Dimensions30 in x 54 in x 3 in
ID NumberWSAC1987.017.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencyNorth Thurston Public Schools
Artwork LocationEvergreen Forest Elementary
Gen ed modular, Outside of room 201
WA CountyThurston
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address3025 Marvin Rd. SE
Lacey, WA 98503
Geo. Coordinates47.019721, -122.758905
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