Artwork copyright Ellen Sollod. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Mezzaluna 2, 1989
Ellen Sollod
(American, born 1951)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Mezzaluna 2 is part of a series of linocut prints by artist Ellen Sollod. These prints are included in a limited edition artist book titled “Mezzaluna.” The title translates to “crescent moon” in Italian. The text and imagery in the artist book explore dreams, memories, and our understanding of reality.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Kennewick School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist Ellen Sollod creates works on paper, artist books, and large-scale architectural sculptures for public spaces.
Sollod received a Bachelor of Arts degree in art history from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She received a Master of Arts degree from the Institute for Urban Studies, University of Maryland. She has taught at the University of Washington in Seattle and served as a visiting artist at the Maryland Institute College of Art.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Linocut print |
| Dimensions | 8 in x 11 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1996.186.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Washington State Arts Commission |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site. |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.041975, -122.901474 |
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