ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Junko Yamamoto's Punyu Punyu is titled after a Japanese term that means squishy and is onomatopoeia -- meaning that it sounds like the sound that it describes. Yamamoto also notes, "My work contemplates the energy that binds together all of existence, from the vast — the air, the universe — to the microscopic — molecules, cells — to make it one."
This artwork is part of a curated collection by Lucile Chich in October 2023 for the Kessler Center, in Puyallup, Western Washington. The collection is based on joy, color, and the inclusion of a marginalized population within the arts community. It was critical to the local Art Selection Committee that the collection celebrate artists who are experiencing disability. This could be physical, neurological, or intellectual. They also wanted the see artists who use the transformative powers of artmaking to transcend, to heal, to rejoice.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Puyallup School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Junko Yamamoto is a Tokyo-born multi-media artist. She is mainly an oil painter, but she also creates prints and mixed-media installations. Yamamoto recieved a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle. She has also worked with a theatrical orchestra band called the “Degenerate Art Ensemble.”
ARTWORK DETAILS
Medium | Intaglio etching, monoprint, and chine collé on paper |
Dimensions | 12 in x 10 in |
ID Number | WSAC2022.026.017 |
Acquisition Method | Curated Selection |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Puyallup School District |
Artwork Location | Kessler Center 2nd floor, Hallway |
WA County | Pierce |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 1501 39th Ave. SW Puyallup, WA 98373 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.155453, -122.312120 |
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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