Uncharted, 2023
Gabrielle Abbott
(American, born 1986)
Location: Central Kitsap High School, Silverdale
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Uncharted by Gabrielle Abbott is a large mural showing an empty, symbolic rowboat in a surreal landscape. Abbott notes, "It takes courage and determination to navigate the waters of an ever-changing world." The waves and the sun are stylized and patterned, in reference to Chinese and Japanese block prints that use similar styles.
Abbott designed the mural with pencil and watercolor paints on paper. Then she used digital illustration tools to create a detailed, to-scale mockup that she used to handpaint the final mural on wood panels.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Central Kitsap School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Gabrielle Abbott is a public artist who paints large-scale murals. Her artworks are inspired by myth, symbology, and the natural world. She is known for murals that combine vibrant colors, representational imagery, and surrealistic compositions.
Abbott was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. She spent three years street painting and busking in Europe, trained in portraiture at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy, and earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of the Arts in London, England. Abbott creates artworks across the U.S. and also works from her studio on Vashon Island in South Puget Sound, Western Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Medium | Acrylic paint on birch wood panel |
Dimensions | 4 ft x 18 ft 8 in |
ID Number | WSAC2021.001.002 |
Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Central Kitsap School District |
Artwork Location | Central Kitsap High School Gym hallway, east wall |
WA County | Kitsap |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 3700 NW Anderson Hill Rd. Silverdale, WA 98383 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.654226, -122.700067 |
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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