Artwork copyright Lisa Stirrett. Photo courtesy of the artist, 2021.

Artwork copyright Lisa Stirrett. Photo courtesy of the artist, 2021.

Artwork copyright Lisa Stirrett. Photo courtesy of the artist, 2021.

Artwork copyright Lisa Stirrett. Photo courtesy of the artist, 2021.

Artwork copyright Lisa Stirrett. Photo courtesy of the artist, 2021.

Artwork copyright Lisa Stirrett. Photo courtesy of the artist, 2021.

Artwork copyright Lisa Stirrett. Photo courtesy of the artist, 2021.

Artwork copyright Lisa Stirrett. Photo courtesy of the artist, 2021.

George Washington, 2021

Lisa Stirrett
American

Location: George Elementary, Quincy

About the Artwork

George Washington by artist Lisa Stirrett is one of four cast glass eagle sculptures, framed in steel. The artworks welcome students at the school's main entrance. The eagles symbolize long life, strength, and empowerment. Each eagle includes different imagery that represents the area of Quincy in Central Washington which has a large Hispanic community (more than half of the local population). This eagle represents George Washington with imagery of his profile (the three black lines on the upper wing) and cherry blossoms. The horse in blue is a reference to the nearby Wild Horse Monument, as well as George Washington’s horse from an iconic statue in Washington D.C. There are also symbols of recreational activities.

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

About the Artist

Stirrett earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Washington in Seattle in 1985. She owns and operates a working glass studio in a historic building in Silverdale, on Puget Sound, Western Washington.