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Artwork copyright Cheri O'Brien. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
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Artwork copyright Cheri O'Brien. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
The Animal Circus, 1994
Cheri O'Brien
(American, born 1958)
Location: Tonasket High School, Tonasket
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Long fascinated by clowns, and inspired by the childlike "Flounes" characters featured in the Cirque do Soleil, artist Cheri O'Brien whimsically depicts colorful animal figures performing for a crowd in her painting 'The Animal Circus.'
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Tonasket School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist Cheri O'Brien creates quirky and humorous narrative folk-compositions. She uses many different materials, including oil painting, paper-mache sculpture, and painted glass. In her own words, "My paintings are reflections of my life as an artist, mother, and observer. I attempt to understand my world with finding humor in beauty and the beauty of humor."
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Acrylic paint on canvas |
| Dimensions | 5 ft x 4 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC1996.129.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Tonasket School District |
| Artwork Location | Tonasket High School Commons |
| WA County | Okanogan |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 35 HS Hwy. 20 Tonasket, WA 98855 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 48.701239, -119.434638 |
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