Artwork copyright Kelly Lyles. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Ferret Juice, 1999

Kelly Lyles
American (born 1957)

Location: Emerald Heights Elementary, Silverdale

About the Artwork

Ferret Juice is part of a series of humorous pun-inspired paintings of rodents by artist Kelly L. Lyles. This piece depicts a Ferret twisting off the top of an Odwalla bottle containing "Ferret Juice" instead of carrot juice. The frame is covered in fake fur to match the Ferret's coat. Lyles states that the creation of this series provided an outlet for her sense of humor, and remind us that "laughter is a universal language that breaks down barriers and heals the spirit."

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

About the Artist

Seattle-based artist Kelly Lyles paints, wears, and drives her art. She is well-known for her wildly themed "art cars" that are elaborately decorated with found objects and images. She creates her still-life and figurative paintings in a realistic style, and they often highlight humorous and witty stories.