Rick's Seafood Restaurant, 1984

Melinda Thorsnes
(American, born 1949)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Painter Melinda Thorsnes created her triptych painting Rick's Seafood Restaurant using intense, saturated colors. The imagery explores community and relationships. Thorsnes states that the composition allows "each individual viewer the opportunity to become involved in the creative process by his or her own reaction to the work."

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Northwest artist Melinda Thorsnes creates colorful figurative paintings. Her works explore narrative, identity, and a sense of place.

ARTWORK DETAILS

Material Category	Painting - paint on fabric
Medium	Oil paint on canvas
Dimensions	6 ft 2 in x 12 ft 6 in x 1 in (overall)
ID Number	WSAC1983.152.00A-C
Acquisition Method	Site responsive commission
Artist Location	Oregon, United States

Location Information

Agency	Washington State Arts Commission
Artwork Location	Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site.
WA County	Thurston
Placement	Interior
Site Type	State Agency
Address	711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504
Geo. Coordinates	47.041975, -122.901474
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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Rick's Seafood Restaurant, 1984

Melinda Thorsnes (American, born 1949)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

ARTWORK DETAILS

Location Information

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