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Artwork copyright Melissa Madsen. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.
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Artwork copyright Melissa Madsen. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.
Purina Heaven, 1987
Melissa Madsen
(American, born 1960)
Location: Evergreen Forest Elementary, Lacey
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Melissa Madsen's artwork Purina Heaven imaginatively depicts a dog howling at the moon, where stars are replaced by colorful bones. She notes that the composition highlights "the pondering beast who dreams for what he desires, happiness, fulfillment, and passion."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with North Thurston Public Schools.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist and illustrator Melissa Madsen (formerly Melissa Bale) creates artworks inspired by local nature and celebrating childish wonder. Madsen grew up in western Montana where she developed a love for its “pristine wilderness.” She spent some of her career in Eastern Washington before moving back to Montana.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - print |
| Medium | Hand-colored lithograph print on paper with applied beads |
| Dimensions | 2 ft 9 1/4 in x 4 ft 5 1/4 in (sheet) |
| ID Number | WSAC1987.022.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Montana, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | North Thurston Public Schools |
| Artwork Location | Evergreen Forest Elementary Admin hallway, Between office 115 and 116 |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 3025 Marvin Rd. SE Lacey, WA 98503 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.019721, -122.758905 |
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