Artwork copyright Lilli Ann Killen and Marvin Rosenberg. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Lilli Ann Killen and Marvin Rosenberg. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Lilli Ann Killen and Marvin Rosenberg. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Lilli Ann Killen and Marvin Rosenberg. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Lilli Ann Killen and Marvin Rosenberg. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Rhythms, 2004

Lilli Ann Killen and Marvin Rosenberg
Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg (American (born 1924, died 2011)) - Marvin Rosenberg (American (born 1927, died 2010))

Location: Midland Elementary, Tacoma

About the Artwork

Rhythms is a mosaic installation created by artist team Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg and Marvin Rosenberg. The artwork has three elements. A mosaic bench shaped like a bird greets students at the school's front entrance. The mosaic features images of butterflies and flowers. Themes of nature and life cycles continue inside the main lobby with a large mosaic wall mural. The mural highlights harmonious habitats found in water, on land, and in the sky. A smaller mosaic turtle leads students towards the music room.

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

About the Artist

The artists Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg (1924-2011) and Marvin Rosenberg (1927-2010) collaborated to create elaborate and integrated ceramic, sculptural mosaics for public spaces. Lilli Ann designed and executed the mosaic pieces, which were engineered and installed by her husband, Marvin.
Lilli Ann Killen Rosenberg was a self-taught artist who created playful, colorful mosaic artworks filled with animals and nature. She wanted her art out in public where it would be enjoyed by all types of people. The Rosenbergs moved from New England to Oregon in 1990. They created many mosaic artworks for Boston, New York City, Oregon, and Washington over more than fifty years.