Fish With Seaweed
Artist
Marita Dingus
MediumTin cans, film negatives, coated wire
Dimensions39 PIECES RANGING FROM 36x72" to 6x12"
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineSeattle Parks and Recreation 1% for Art funds, Seattle City Light 1% for Art funds, Seattle Public Utilities (formerly Water Department) 1% for Art funds
Description: The artist worked with children at the Bitter Lake Community Center to create 39 mobiles using fish forms cut from tin cans, and seaweed made from film negative strung on wire. The fish are painted with felt tip marking pens and finger-nail polish.
Ms. Dingus worked with the before-school program with children ranging from Kindergarten level through the 5th grade.
Artist Statement: The artwork explores the use of recycled materials and makes reference to fish which used to swim in Bitter Lake.
Watch: Seattle Channel Profile of Artist Marita Dingus (2007)
Location: Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Linden Avenue North, Seattle WA 98133
Watch: Seattle Channel Profile of Artist Marita Dingus (2007)
Location: Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Linden Avenue North, Seattle WA 98133
