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Artwork copyright Margaret Liston. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
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Artwork copyright Margaret Liston. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
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Artwork copyright Margaret Liston. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
Story Animals I and II, 2002
Margaret Liston
(American, born 1946)
Location: Hedden Elementary, Edgewood
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Story Animals I and II are part of a series of quilts created by artist Margaret Liston using recycled fabric fragments and leftovers from other projects. Combining characteristics from various animals and shapes, Liston describes these imagined animals as "ready to audition for stories to be created by the viewers."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Fife 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 | Quilts |
| Dimensions | 33 1/2 in x 18 1/2 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2002.239.00A-B |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Fife Public Schools |
| Artwork Location | Hedden Elementary Library, Near entrance door |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 11313 8th St E Edgewood, WA 98372 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.250598, -122.277838 |
| Before Visiting | Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access. |
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