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Artwork copyright Julie Paschkis. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.

Romeo & Juliet, 1991

Julie Paschkis
(American, born 1957)

Location: Dearborn Park International Elementary School, Seattle

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist Julie Paschkis created Romeo & Juliet as part of a series of collaged paintings of everyday objects such as teapots, cups, chairs, shoes, and pencils. This piece playfully references the star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet from Shakespeare's play as a fountain pen and a pencil. It is made from repurposed food tins that have been cut and hammered onto a wood base. Both the tin shapes and the wood is painted.

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Seattle-based artist Julie Paschkis creates paintings and textile artworks. She is also an author and illustrator of children's books.
Paschkis was born in Pennsylvania. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the School for American Craftsmen in Rochester, New York. She received a teaching certificate from the University of Washington in Seattle and has taught art at the Bush School in Seattle.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategoryPainting - paint on rigid surface / mixed media
MediumTin, gouache paint, and watercolor paint on wood
Dimensions12 1/4 in x 24 in
ID NumberWSAC1992.012.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencySeattle Public Schools
Artwork LocationDearborn Park International Elementary School
School office, Above office assistant's door
WA CountyKing
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address2820 S. Orcas St.
Seattle, WA 98108
Geo. Coordinates47.552262, -122.296381
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