Artwork copyright Stuart Nakamura. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.

Artwork copyright Stuart Nakamura. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.

Artwork copyright Stuart Nakamura. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Stuart Nakamura. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.

Artwork copyright Stuart Nakamura. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.

Artwork copyright Stuart Nakamura. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.

Artwork copyright Stuart Nakamura. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Stuart Nakamura. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Stuart Nakamura. Photo courtesy of the artist.

What the Water Said, 2009

Stuart Nakamura
American (born 1953)

Location: Bothell High School, Bothell

About the Artwork

Stuart Nakamura's mural at Bothell High School can be viewed as a three-dimensional contour map; the artwork celebrates the geography of Bothell and the surrounding terrain from a bird's perspective.

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

About the Artist

Artist Stuart Nakamura creates sculptural, site-specific artworks inspired by the cultural history, location, and character of each setting. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland in 1977. He lives and works in Seattle, Washington.