Leviathan, 1986

Ellen Steinfeld
(American, born 1945)

Location: Ridgetop Middle School, Silverdale

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Leviathan is an abstract and colorful wall relief by artist Ellen Steinfeld. A whale swimming in the ocean inspired her layered composition. The energetic forms also reference plants and geological elements. She notes, "It represents nature and hopefully the ecological balance of the oceans, fish and plant life."

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Ellen Steinfeld creates paintings, sculptures, mixed media and stained glass. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting and design from Carnegie Mellon University and a master's degree in education from the University of Pittsburgh. Always evolving as an artist, she is "interested in interweaving shapes and colors with imaginary organic forms, combining spatial relationships and exploring the microscopic."

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategoryPainting - paint on rigid surface / mixed media
MediumAcrylic paint and birch plywood
Dimensions5 ft 9 in x 4 ft 2 in x 3 1/2 in
ID NumberWSAC1989.024.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationNew York, United States
Location Information
AgencyCentral Kitsap School District
Artwork LocationRidgetop Middle School
Middle stairwell, North wall
WA CountyKitsap
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address10600 Hillsboro Dr. NW
Silverdale, WA 98383
Geo. Coordinates47.658564, -122.668296
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