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Artwork copyright Stuart Nakamura. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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Artwork copyright Stuart Nakamura. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Adolescent, 1978
Stuart Nakamura
(American, born 1953)
Location: Mercer Island School District, Mercer Island
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Adolescent is an assemblage sculpture by artist Stuart Nakamura. It features an array of found objects. A face emerges as if from water and a spoon is filled with small shells. The combination of these elements symbolize growth, emergence, and identity.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Mercer Island School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Stuart Nakamura creates sculptural, site-specific artworks inspired by the cultural history, location, and character of each setting. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland in 1977. He lives and works in Seattle, Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Mixed media |
| Dimensions | 30 in x 22 1/2 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1982.082.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Mercer Island School District |
| Artwork Location | Mercer Island School District Faculty lunchroom, South wall |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 4160 86th Ave. SE Mercer Island, WA 98040 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.571289, -122.223678 |
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