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Artwork copyright Patrick Amiot. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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Artwork copyright Patrick Amiot. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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Artwork copyright Patrick Amiot. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Untitled, 1987
Patrick Amiot
(Canadian, born 1959)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
This mural is part of a series of four clay artworks created by artist Patrick Amiot. The works are inspired by local history of the Tumwater area, and the legacy of pioneer Michael T. Simmons. Simmons was one of the first settlers of the Puget Sound. He arrived by wagon train in the 1840s, and was a founder of the settlement at New Market (now Tumwater).
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Tumwater School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Patrick Amiot creates whimsical sculptures and wall reliefs. He also collaborates with his wife, artist Brigitte Laurent, to create "Junk Art" sculptures composed from found objects. He is dyslexic and notes that he experienced difficulties in a formal education setting. He notes, "I found that working with clay gave me a welcome release from school routines." He studied at Borget College and Collège de Valleyfield, both in Quebec, Canada.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Clay mural |
| Dimensions | 2 ft 8 in x 5 ft 7 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1986.067.002 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | California, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Tumwater School District |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending re-siting. |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 1205 South 2nd Avenue Olympia, WA 98512 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.005667 | -122.911959 |
| Before Visiting | Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access. |
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