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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES About the Artist: James Allen • • James Allen was born in 1977 in Illinois He earned a BFA from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in 2000 Currently he lives and works in Portland, Oregon Allen's artwork is included in Art Made From Books: Altered, Sculpted, Carved, Transformed published by Chronicle books His work was exhibited at the Bellevue Arts Museum in The Book Borrowers: Contemporary Artists Transforming the Book in 2009 His Book Excavations can be found in Public collections at UCLA, Johns Hopkins University, Ringling College of Art and Design, University of Puget Sound, University of Colorado Boulder, Baylor University, and University of Wisconsin Milwaukee He's also exhibited across the country in New York, Seattle, Chicago, Milwaukee, Portland, Miami, and San Francisco Process Video About the Artist: Megan Martens-Haworth • Megan Martens-Haworth is a tenured Fine Art Instructor at Spokane Falls Community College where she teaches Painting, Drawing and Art History courses She received an A.A from Northwest College; a B.F.A , Minnesota State University, Mankato; M.F.A., Washington State University Her passion for education have lead to teaching experiences in the United States and Europe Her exhibition history includes both solo and group shows throughout the Pacific Northwest About the Artist: Narsiso Martinez • Narsiso Martinez (b 1977, Oaxaca, Mexico) came to the United States when he was 20 years old He attended Evans Community Adult School and completed high school in 2006 at the age of 29 He earned an Associate of Arts degree in 2009 from Los Angeles City College In the fall of 2012 Narsiso earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from California State University Long Beach In the spring of 2018 he received a Master of Fine Arts degree in drawing and painting from California State University Long Beach, and was awarded the prestigious Dedalus Foundation MFA Fellowship in Painting and Sculpture His work has been exhibited both locally and internationally Martinez lives and works in Long Beach, CA About the Artist: Nicole Pietrantoni • Nicole Pietrantoni received her MFA and MA in Printmaking from the University of Iowa and her BS in Human and Organizational Development and Art History from Vanderbilt University Nicole is an Associate Professor of Art at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington • She is the recipient of numerous awards including a Fulbright to Iceland, an Artist Trust Fellowship, a Larry Sommers Printmaking Fellowship, a Leifur Eiríksson Foundation Grant, the Manifest Prize, and a Graves Award for Excellence in Humanities Research and Teaching About the Artist: Christie Tirado • Christie Tirado graduated from the University of Washington in 2013 with her BA in interdisciplinary Visual Arts, and her MIT in Elementary Education from Heritage University in 2016 She is currently a K-8 Art Teacher in the Yakima Valley • Christie has developed online educational opportunities through Art with Ms Tirado She has recently been awarded the 2020 Larry Sommers Fellowship from Seattle Print Arts OPTION A: COMPLETE COLLECTION AT A GLANCE Artist: James Allen Butterfly Habitat, 2019 book excavation Framed: 15” x 11.5” Unframed: 11.88” x 8.5” This piece is intended by the artist to be shown from one side only This piece includes a wall mounted shadowbox frame as shown above Front view The frame was constructed by the artist with UV protected plexi Artist: James Allen Artist has approved display from one side within a shadow box frame Preferred display is the artist approved option to open book displayed spine up with both sides visible Either display would not include the wood base as shown Display recommendation: Wall mounted within shadowbox frame Back view Garden of Eden, 2018 book excavation As pictured with wood base: 14 x 12 x 3.75 inches Book without base: 12.75 x 10.25 x 1.75 inches Front view Artist: James Allen Garden of Eden, 2018 book excavation Book without frame: 12.75 x 10.25 x 1.75 inches Detail view of preferred display The artwork can be wall mounted within shadowbox frame as pictured above Artist: Megan Martens-Haworth “I needed to make this work not only for my own mental and spiritual well being, but also to remind myself that through the act of creating something beautiful and magical I could also provide some solace for others My efforts attempt to create the feeling of a peaceful dream with a little magic, a sense of calmness and quiet, and a bit of an escape from this world ” Pegasus Dreams 2018 Oil on canvas 48”x72” Display recommendation: Provide frame Artist: Megan MartensHaworth “I needed to make this work not only for my own mental and spiritual well being, but also to remind myself that through the act of creating something beautiful and magical I could also provide some solace for others My efforts attempt to create the feeling of a peaceful dream with a little magic, a sense of calmness and quiet, and a bit of an escape from this world ” Detail view Pegasus Dreams 2018 Oil on canvas 48”x72” Display recommendation: Provide frame Artist: Narsiso Martinez “Drawn from his own experience as a farmworker, Martinez’s work focuses on the people performing the labors necessary to fill produce sections and restaurant kitchens around the country Martinez’s portraits of farmworkers are painted, drawn, and expressed in sculpture on discarded produce boxes collected from grocery stores In a style informed by 1930sera Social Realism and heightened through use of found materials, Martinez makes visible the difficult labor and onerous conditions of the “American farmworker,” itself a compromised piece of language owing to the industry’s conspicuous use of undocumented workers.” –Charlie James gallery Link to LA Times article and video interview Link to artist interview Ultimate Flavor 2020 Ink, gouache, charcoal, collage, and acrylic matte gel on found produce box 38” x 51” Display recommendation: Frame with UV protected glazing Artist: Narsiso Martinez “Drawn from his own experience as a farmworker, Martinez’s work focuses on the people performing the labors necessary to fill produce sections and restaurant kitchens around the country Martinez’s portraits of farmworkers are painted, drawn, and expressed in sculpture on discarded produce boxes collected from grocery stores In a style informed by 1930s-era Social Realism and heightened through use of found materials, Martinez makes visible the difficult labor and onerous conditions of the “American farmworker,” itself a compromised piece of language owing to the industry’s conspicuous use of undocumented workers.” –Charlie James gallery Detail view Ultimate Flavor 2020 Ink, gouache, charcoal, collage, and acrylic matte gel on found produce box 38” x 51” Display recommendation: Frame with UV protected glazing Artist: Nicole Pietrantoni Nicole Pietrantoni’s artwork explores the complex relationship between human beings and nature via installations, artists’ books, and works on paper Sunset Strips 2016 Inkjet on Awagami Inbe Thick, spray paint Folded and bound into 11 accordion books that expand to create a panoramic image 36” x 52” x 4” INSTALLATION: Artist has approved display with a UV protected plexiglass box to protect the artwork The artist is has approved an open back (wall connection) or white backing to mount the books within the display box Artist: Nicole Pietrantoni Sunset Strips 2016 Inkjet on Awagami Inbe Thick, spray paint Folded and bound into 11 accordion books that expand to create a panoramic image 36” x 52” x 4” Detail Image, side view Artist: Christie Tirado Lotería Series “Inspired by the Mexican Bingo game “Lotería ,” these silkscreen prints capture a juxtaposition of my Mexican roots and my upbringing in the Pacific NW Each design was hand drawn and transferred onto a screen where each color was printed by using the “reduction” method with a total of 3-8 layers of ink, depending on the piece.” “What the numbers mean? The original Mexican Loteria game ends with card number 54, therefore, my version of the Loteria begins with number 55 and continues on.” -christietiradoart.com Left: Artwork shown with artist for scale reference and matt & framing recommendations El Salmón, LA LOTERÍA SERIES La Artista, El Colibrí, LA LOTERÍA SERIES SILKSCREEN PRINT, 2017 LA LOTERÍA SERIES, 2014 SILKSCREEN PRINT, 2018 PAPER SIZE: 22” X 30” SILKSCREEN PRINT PAPER SIZE: 22” X 30” IMAGE SIZE: 17” X 23.5” PAPER SIZE: 15” X 22” IMAGE SIZE: 17” X 23.5” Paper: Rives BFK White, 100% cotton, Acid Free IMAGE SIZE: 13” X 18” Paper: Rives BFK White, 100% cotton, Acid Free Unframed Color Options Available: Bright Pink, Light Orange, Light Blue, and Minty Green Color Options Available: Brick Red, Sage Green, Light Blue, Mustard Yellow Color Option Shown: Bright Pink Color Option Shown: Mustard Yellow Unframed Unframed Artist: Christie Tirado • “Inspired by Mexican Printmaking Studios or Talleres Graficos of Oaxaca Mexico— Christie’s art has focused on representing different perspectives of the work conducted by Mexican farmworkers laboring in the agricultural industry in the US What she aims to encompass here are iterations of a Yakima Artist, between aesthetics and politics, between the personal and the social— and the senses of place produced in the interstice This piece was created with our nation’s essential workers in mind.” • Teaching resources available through the artist’s instagram process videos America’s Essential Workers 2020 Image Size: 9.25”x12” Paper Size: 11.25”x15.25 ” Paper: Rives BFK Cream, 100% cotton fibers, acid free Piece does not come framed or matted Display recommendation: Matt and frame Sketch for in-progress print Working Title: Trabajadora Esencial 2020 Image Size: 15” x 20” Paper Size: 22” x 30” Paper: Rives BFK White Paper, 100% cotton fibers, acid free Linoleum Block Print: The artist plans to use black oil-based ink as well as two shades of red on the apples Piece does not come framed nor matted Display recommendation: Matt and frame Artist: Christie Tirado Apple Study 2020 Image Size: 4”x 6” Paper Size: 7.25”x 9” Paper: Stonehenge white, 100% cotton fibers, acid free This piece is a 3-color reduction linoleum block print with water soluble ink Piece does not come framed nor matted Display recommendation: Matt and frame La Friega Image Size: 15.75”x23.75” Paper Size: 22”x 30” Wood Block Print, oil-based ink Paper: Stonehenge grey, 100% cotton fibers, acid free Piece does not come framed nor matted Artist: Christie Tirado Septiembre Image Size: 9.75”x16.25” Paper Size: 14.50”x 19.75” Linoleum Print, oil-based ink Paper: Stonehenge grey, and Rives BFK tan 100% cotton fibers, acid free Piece does not come framed or matted  ... beautiful and magical I could also provide some solace for others My efforts attempt to create the feeling of a peaceful dream with a little magic, a sense of calmness and quiet, and a bit of an... to create a panoramic image 36” x 52” x 4” INSTALLATION: Artist has approved display with a UV protected plexiglass box to protect the artwork The artist is has approved an open back (wall connection)... Iceland, an Artist Trust Fellowship, a Larry Sommers Printmaking Fellowship, a Leifur Eiríksson Foundation Grant, the Manifest Prize, and a Graves Award for Excellence in Humanities Research and