Five Minutes Till Show Time, 1987

Kathleen Coyle
(American, born 1957)

Location: Ridgeview Elementary, Yakima

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Five Minutes Till Show Time is part of artist Kathleen Coyle's group of mixed-media artworks that combine textile elements with wax-resist painting, printing, and collaged elements. This piece features a bright city scene with cat and fish motifs. Coyle notes that this piece depicts the cat as "an entertainer who just jumped through the window of her dressing room to learn that there is only five minutes left till show time."

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Kathleen Coyle is a Seattle-based artist who creates textiles, mixed media artworks, and jewelry.
Coyle attended Kent State University as a Design and Craft major from 1975 to 1977. In the summer of 1977, she traveled around the United States before landing in Seattle. In 1982, she graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts in Textile Design.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategoryPainting - paint on fabric
MediumMonoprint (wax resist), fabric painting, stitching, and sequins
Dimensions27 in x 26 in
ID NumberWSAC1988.020.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencyYakima School District
Artwork LocationRidgeview Elementary
Wall to left of Room 126
WA CountyYakima
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address609 W. Washington Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
Geo. Coordinates46.571946, -120.513482
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