Artwork copyright Margaret Liston. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Margaret Liston.
60 Smiles, 2000
Margaret Liston
(American, born 1946)
Location: Lakeview Elementary School, Kirkland
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Margaret Liston conceived of her quilt 60 Smiles as a "little altar", which she describes as something that can "call attention and pay homage to what is featured." The smiling faces are composed from different floral fabrics, meant to represent our racial diversity. The overall design is inspired by a Japanese vase patterned with stylized faces.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Lake Washington School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based textile artist Margaret Liston creates art-quilts that combine traditional quilt design with painted and printed elements. Her quilts depict landscape, portrait, and abstract imagery.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Textile / fiber / organic materials |
| Medium | Quilt with printed fabrics |
| Dimensions | 3 ft 7 in x 4 ft 5 1/2 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2000.182.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Lake Washington School District |
| Artwork Location | Lakeview Elementary School Main entrance |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 10400 NE 68th St. Kirkland, WA 98033 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.667513, -122.200138 |
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