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Artwork copyright Sherry Markovitz. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.

Bear Drawing, 1990

Sherry Markovitz
American (born 1947)

Location: Dearborn Park International Elementary School, Seattle

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Investigating the symbolism of identity, artist Sherry Markovitz's doll and animal head sculptures are informed by her drawing practice. Bear Drawing conveys the line and form of its subject through gestural strokes, overlaid onto ideogrammatic symbols.

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Celebrated Seattle artist Sherry Markovitz is best known for her elaborately detailed papier mâché and beaded sculpture, which often depict dolls or animal head trophies and investigate the symbolism of identity. Markovitz received the 2019 Twining Humber Award for lifetime artistic achievement.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategoryWork on paper - painting
MediumGouache paint on rice paper
Dimensions9 in x 13 1/2 in
ID NumberWSAC1991.179.000
Acquisition MethodCurated Selection
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
Agency
Artwork LocationDearborn Park International Elementary School
Hallway to staff lounge
WA CountyKing
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address2820 S. Orcas St.
Seattle, WA 98108
Geo. Coordinates47.552262, -122.296381
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