Artwork copyright Marie Hassett. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Boy with Heart, 1999
Marie Hassett
(American, born 1944)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Marie Hassett created the collage ‘Boy with Heart’ from handmade paper and fabric, layered with photographic images, quilted stitching, and found objects. It is part of a series of artworks created to tell stories about “the resourcefulness and creativity employed to survive and surmount life’s adversities.”
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Seattle School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Marie Hassett creates artist quilts, art books and mixed media collage. Many of her works incorporate images of birds and the natural world while exploring narrative storytelling and symbolism. She lives in Olympia, Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - mixed media |
| Medium | Mixed media (handmade paper, fabric, photo transfers, stitching, found objects) |
| Dimensions | 11 in x 17 1/4 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2000.174.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Washington State Arts Commission |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site. |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.041975, -122.901474 |
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