Artwork copyright Mary Molyneaux. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1996.
Fish Shrine: Duet, 1992
Mary Molyneaux
(American, born 1945)
Location: Harbour Pointe Middle School, Mukilteo
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Fish Shrine: Duet is a wood and found object sculpture created by artist Mary Molyneaux. It is part of a series of constructions inspired by folk art, furniture, and sacred objects. In this piece, she collaged two images of fish onto a constructed wood box to evoke a small shrine.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Mukilteo School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Mary Molyneaux is a Seattle-based artist. She works in a variety of media to produce paintings, collages, and sculpture. Born in Missouri, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in art and education from Central Missouri State University. She later studied at the University of Tennessee and the Oregon School of Arts and Crafts. She has taught at the Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle, among other institutions.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Collaged paper, acrylic paint, wood, and found objects |
| Dimensions | 19 in x 18 in x 4 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1996.180.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Mukilteo School District |
| Artwork Location | Harbour Pointe Middle School Library, Top shelf of built-in bookcase near offices |
| WA County | Snohomish |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 5000 Harbour Pointe Blvd Mukilteo, WA 98275 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.902715, -122.299829 |
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