Omicrom Studio, The MacDowell Colony, 1977

Mary Nash
American (born 1951)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist Mary Nash painted Omicrom Studio, The MacDowell Colony after returning from a fellowship at the MacDowell Colony in New Hampshire. Composer Edward MacDowell and his wife, pianist Marian MacDowell, founded the artist's colony in 1907. This self-portrait shows the artist standing outside of her studio there, set among a grove of birch trees. She based the figure in the background on a fellow artist at the colony, composer Harley Gaber.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with .

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Mary Nash creates paintings, drawings, assemblages, and artist's books. Nash earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. in 1973. She earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Washington State University in Pullman, Eastern Washington, in 1976.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategoryPainting - paint on fabric
MediumAcrylic paint on canvas
Dimensions5 ft 9 in x 5 ft 1 5/8 in x 5 in
ID NumberWSAC1982.035.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationVirginia, United States
Location Information
Agency
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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