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Sindell, Laura,
Ethnic -- Indian
Architecture -- Boat
Figure -- Full length
Abstract
Waterscape -- Channel
Outdoor Sculpture -- Washington -- Seattle
Mural
Sculpture
Untitled, (sculpture).
Artist:
Sindell, Laura, sculptor.
Title:
Untitled, (sculpture).
Other Titles:
Ceramic Mural, (sculpture).
Metro Station Artworks, (sculpture).
Dates:
1990.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Ceramic tile.
Dimensions:
Approx. H. 20 ft. x W. 35 ft.
Inscription:
(On brick:) TABAKIN SINDELL (On smaller mural to west:) Entrance of the Straits of Juan de Fuca The Sth point Cape Flattery in lat.e 48 (degree symbol) .23 N (degree symbol) & Long.e 23 (degree symbol) .38 E bear.g N5. (degree symbol) E.t dis.t 6 1/2 leag.s The N. point of Entrance N.13. (degree symbol) .W War.tn 18 Easterly. signed
Description:
Colorful ceramic tile mural located on a stairwell wall. The mural includes abstract figures from a Salish basket design, a marine architect's drawings of a dugout canoe and the design of a 1800's vintage quilt pattern. The mural is outlined in light blue tiles; the figures are in gold and brown, the dugout canoe drawings are rendered in white and blue. The background color for the mural is dark blue. A separate mural is located to the west of the main mural. The mural is long and narrow. It consists of black and white tiles which depict the Straits of Juan de Fuca. Both tile murals are mounted in a brick wall.
Subject:
Ethnic -- Indian -- Salish
Architecture -- Boat -- Canoe
Figure -- Full length
Abstract
Waterscape -- Channel -- Strait of Juan de Fuca
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Washington -- Seattle
Mural
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Metro, Arts Program, 821 2nd Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98104
Located Metro Tunnel Pioneer Square, Entrance at South Yesler Way, Seattle, Washington
Remarks:
The mural is part of the Metro Bus Tunnel project, and was funded by METRO. IAS files contain copy of related material from METRO's publication "An Extraordinary Guide to Seattle's New Underground: A self-guided tour of art and architecture in Metro's transit tunnel". "Metro Station Artworks" is the title given by Rupp.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Washington survey, 1995.
Rupp, James, "Art in Seattle's Public Places", Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1992, pg. 25-26.
Illustration:
Image on file.
Rupp, James, "Art in Seattle's Public Places", Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1992, pg. 25.
Note:
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Repository:
Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Control Number:
IAS WA000596
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Inventory of American Sculpture
WA000596
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