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Artwork copyright Peggy Conklin. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.
Class of '91 #2, 1981
Peggy Conklin
(American, born 1941)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Mercer Island
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Class of '91 #2 is a colorful paper construction by artist Peggy Conklin. She hand-cast paper pulp dyed with acrylic paints. She then sewed beads onto the composition.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Mercer Island School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Colorado-based paper and textile artist Peggy Conklin Cloy creates sculptural constructions that explore form, material, and color. She received Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Painting and Art History from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She has served as an artist-in-residence for Seattle Public Schools, and taught at the University of Washington Experimental College, among other institutions.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Paper pulp, acrylic paint, and beads on rag paper and foam core |
| Dimensions | 32 1/4 in x 31 1/2 in (irregular dimensions) |
| ID Number | WSAC1982.037.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Colorado |
Location Information
| Agency | Mercer Island School District |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site. |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 4160 86th Ave. SE Mercer Island, WA 98040 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.571289, -122.223678 |
| 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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