Fish Children
Artist
Marita Dingus
MediumPainted plywood, aluminum, plastic-coated cable
Dimensionsa.: 12 x 3 ft. (365.7 x 91.4 cm)
8 in., 3 ft. (20.3 x 91.4 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineSeattle Parks and Recreation 1% for Art funds
Description: The artist created two oversized fish forms, the heads and tails of which are made from painted plywood and the bodies of juice can lids strung together with green plastic coated wire. Integrated into the fish heads are images of children’s faces. The fish are in shades of blue and green similar to the adjacent walls. Children from the community center assisted the artist in stringing the juice can lids.
Artist Statement: Fish Children’ is based on Native American art form where the human figure is incorporated into animal forms.
Location: Meadowbrook Community Center, 10517 35th Avenue Northeast, Seattle WA 98125
Location: Meadowbrook Community Center, 10517 35th Avenue Northeast, Seattle WA 98125
Watch: Seattle Channel Profile of Artist Marita Dingus (2007)
