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Artwork copyright Marlo Sass. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Marlo Sass. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Marlo Sass. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Marlo Sass. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Searching for a World Unknown, Yet Forever Being Born, 1979

Marlo Sass
(American, born 1953, died 2010)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist Marlo Sass created this piece as part of Searching for a World Unknown, Yet Forever Being Born , a group of two-panel landscape paintings. Each painting features a unique combination of colors. The color story in each painting suggests different seasons and moods.

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Artist Marlo Sass (1953-2010) grew up in Tacoma, Western Washington. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma. She received a master's degree in painting from the San Francisco Art Institute. She lived in Oakland, California.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategoryPainting - paint on fabric
MediumAcrylic paint on canvas
DimensionsTwo panels, 6 ft x 8 ft each
ID NumberWSAC1979.070.00A
Acquisition MethodSite responsive commission
Artist LocationCalifornia, United States
Location Information
AgencyWashington State Arts Commission
Artwork LocationWashington State Arts Commission
Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site.
WA CountyThurston
PlacementInterior
Site TypeState Agency
Address711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600
Olympia, WA 98504
Geo. Coordinates47.041975, -122.901474
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