Jack Eluded the Smoking Snow Foxes, 1988

Shelley Moore
(American, born 1949)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Jack Eluded the Smoking Snow Foxes is part of artist Shelley Moore's series "Mysteries of the Garden." This series features sculptural silhouettes of animals painted with thematic imagery. She notes, "The silhouettes have functioned as windows into microworlds (real or imagined) in which the painted images within the larger form tell a story." The main Jackrabbit form of this piece is painted with images of two white foxes, birds, and a cactus.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Kennewick School District.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Northwest artist Shelley Moore creates painted sculptures and installations. Her works explore conceptual themes and stories. Born in Los Angeles, Moore earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Davis. She pursued graduate studies at the University of California, Davis, and the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategoryPainting - paint on rigid surface / mixed media
MediumPlywood, foam, paper pulp, and acrylic paint
Dimensions5 ft 6 in x 2 ft 6 in x 8 in
ID NumberWSAC1988.005.002
Acquisition MethodSite responsive commission
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencyWashington State Arts Commission
Artwork LocationWashington State Arts Commission
On display at ArtsWA near Mail Counter
WA CountyThurston
PlacementInterior
Site TypeState Agency
Address711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600
Olympia, WA 98504
Geo. Coordinates47.041975, -122.901474
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