Artwork copyright Lani Tanaka. Photo courtesy of Franklin Elementary School.
Slender Stem, 1992
Lani Tanaka
(American, born 1961)
Location: Franklin Elementary, Tacoma
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Slender Stem is a figurative painting by artist Lani Tanaka. It is part of her body of work featuring intimate, private worlds. She notes, "My figures, often alone, exist only in their chosen landscape or interior, their surroundings lush and swirling, but not necessarily inviting to the viewer."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Tacoma School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Lani Tanaka creates figurative paintings that illustrate intimate settings and private worlds. She lives and works in San Francisco, California.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on rigid surface / mixed media |
| Medium | Oil paint on Masonite board |
| Dimensions | 13 1/2 in x 10 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1999.064.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | California, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Tacoma Public Schools |
| Artwork Location | Franklin Elementary Main hallway |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 1402 S. Lawrence Tacoma, WA 98405 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.248506, -122.479446 |
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