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ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Betz Bernhard created the ceramic sculpture Harlequin Dog using a plaster mold to cast the clay. She then painted the form using acrylics. It is part of a series of dog sculptures inspired by her dog, Luna. She notes, “I think of the ceramic form as a canvas approaching it in a painterly manner. I love patterns and bright colors and believe my work is happy and intellectually accessible. Primitive art, naive art and folk art have been major influences for me.”
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Central Kitsap School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Washington artist Betz Bernhard creates whimsical textile collages, ceramics, and mixed media sculptures. She grew up in New York, and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Kansas City Art Institute. She received her Master in Fine Arts degree from the University of Washington in Seattle.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on rigid surface / mixed media |
| Medium | Ceramic and acrylic paint |
| Dimensions | 25 in x 13 in x 19 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1991.010.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Central Kitsap School District |
| Artwork Location | Silver Ridge Elementary Office hallway |
| WA County | Kitsap |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 10622 Hillsboro Dr. NW Silverdale, WA 98383 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.658380, -122.666652 |
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