Artwork copyright Janet Essley. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Reflections, 2002
Janet Essley
American (born 1949)
Location: Terrace Park Elementary School, Mountlake Terrace
About the Artwork
Reflections is a richly detailed painting by artist Janet Essley. The composition suggests ideas about the cycle of life and the interaction of species. A Buddhist nun walks alongside a musk ox and jellyfish. While Essley notes that she was thinking about Buddhism and Darwin’s theory of evolution, she acknowledges that viewers will create their own interpretation of the painting. She welcomes this multiplicity, and notes, “Conversations created by art are one of its essential contributions to human culture.”
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Edmonds School District.
About the Artist
Northwest artist Janet Essley creates paintings and public murals. Her imagery is influenced by her work in forestry and biological research, as well as the diverse cultures she encounters while traveling.Essley earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Oregon and a Master of Fine Arts degreerts in painting and drawing from California State University, Chico.
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