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Artwork copyright Kelly Lyles. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
Gerbitol, 1998
Kelly Lyles
(American, born 1957)
Location: Tonasket High School, Tonasket
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Gerbitol is the second from a series of humorous pun-inspired paintings of rodents by artist Kelly L. Lyles. This piece depicts a gerbil balancing on a bottle of Geritol vitamins. Lyles states that the creation of this series provided an outlet for her sense of humor, and remind us that "laughter is a universal language that breaks down barriers and heals the spirit."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Tonasket School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist Kelly Lyles paints, wears, and drives her art. She is well-known for her wildly themed "art cars" that are elaborately decorated with found objects and images. She creates her still-life and figurative paintings in a realistic style, and they often highlight humorous and witty stories.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on rigid surface / mixed media |
| Medium | Acrylic paint on board |
| Dimensions | 24 in x 18 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1999.021.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Tonasket School District |
| Artwork Location | Tonasket High School Office by nurse's room |
| WA County | Okanogan |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 35 HS Hwy. 20 Tonasket, WA 98855 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 48.701239, -119.434638 |
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