Artwork copyright Stuart Nakamura. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.

Just Trespassing, 1991

Stuart Nakamura
American (born 1953)

Location: John Muir Elementary School, Seattle

About the Artwork

Just Trespassing depicts two curious birds making their way into an interior space by means of an open window. Unifying the composition are cactus-like forms that cast shadows on the window frame. Windows are a common symbol in artist Stuart Nakamura's work, acting a metaphors "for seeing or revealing more than one meaning in life."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Seattle Public Schools.

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.