Lake Sammamish Idyll, 2011
Kathleen Frugé Brown
(American, born 1955)
Location: Ardmore Elementary School, Bellevue
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Kathleen Frugé Brown created this large seven-panel enamel painting of Lake Sammamish for Ardmore Elementary School in Bellevue, Western Washington. The landscape painting aims to "bring the outside in" and strengthen the community's sense of place.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Bellevue School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Kathleen Frugé Brown is a painter and printmaker who creates artworks for public installation. Her work is inspired by and celebrates the Pacific Northwest wilderness. She states, "My hope is to share that with others, through paintings that invite viewers into a special place and moment, and through public art that strengthens and celebrates viewers' connection to their own landscape."
Frugé Brown received a Bachelor of Arts degree in painting from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University and a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting from the University of Washington in Seattle.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Sculpture - coated metals |
Medium | Vitreous enamel on steel |
Dimensions | 3.5 ft x 21 ft x 1 1/2 in |
ID Number | WSAC2010.019.000 |
Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Bellevue School District |
Artwork Location | Ardmore Elementary School Library, Above entrance |
WA County | King |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 301 151st Pl NE Bellevue, WA 98007 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.639293, -122.117608 |
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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