Artwork copyright Shelley Moore. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1995.
Tukupana'a, The Birdcatcher, 1992
Shelley Moore
(American, born 1949)
Location: Seahurst Elementary, Burien
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Tukupana'a, The Birdcatcher is a mixed media sculpture by artist Shelley Moore. The artist created this piece after a year-long sailing trip to French Polynesia. The main form is a silhouette of a marine snail shell. It is painted with imagery that depicts a Polynesian story about a tribal bird catcher. She describes the bird catcher as "a man who was sent to live with and learn to understand the ways of the birds." The main snail form of this piece is painted with vibrantly colored images of many birds and the face of a man.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Highline School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist Shelley Moore creates painted sculptures and installations. Her works explore conceptual themes and stories. Born in Los Angeles, Moore earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Davis. She pursued graduate studies at the University of California, Davis, and the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Masonite board, foam, fiberglass, paper pulp, epoxy, and acrylic paint |
| Dimensions | 5 ft 6 in x 2 ft 5 in x 10 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1995.147.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Highline School District |
| Artwork Location | Seahurst Elementary Library |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 14603 14th Ave. SW Burien, WA 98166 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.471014, -122.354012 |
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