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Children of the Sea
Children of the Sea
Children of the Sea

Children of the Sea

Artist Marita Dingus
MediumRecycled and reclaimed copper attached to a metal armature
DimensionsVarious
ClassificationsIntegrated Art
Credit LineLibraries for All Bond 1% for Art funds
Description: A mixed-media installation featuring three African-American cherub-like figures that “swim” among seaweed and vines located on the west interior wall of the library addition. The artwork was inspired by an existing bas relief frieze adorning the exterior of the building and the mythical Yoruba momolokun, “children of the sea.” 

Watch: Seattle Channel Profile of Artist Marita Dingus (2007)


Location: Douglass-Truth Branch Library, 2300 East Yesler Way, Seattle WA 98122

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1994
Contradictory Vibrations
Marita Dingus
2002
Shango Throne
Marita Dingus
1994
Children's Screen
Marita Dingus
1994
Bottle Cap Children
Marita Dingus
1996
Fish Children
Marita Dingus
1996
Quilt
Marita Dingus
2000
Untitled
Roy McMakin
2013
Fish With Seaweed
Marita Dingus
1997
Outdoor Baby (hanging)
Marita Dingus
2010