D's First Public Art Show At The West Seattle Library

Dylan has sooo patiently waited her turn to showcase her work at the West Seattle Library.  About 9 months ago she, totally on her own, went up to the librarian and asked "Excuse me, can I please put my name on the list for the display case?  I would like to show my art."  So the Librarian ever so kindly added her name to the long list and asked her what her idea is to show.  "I would like to show girls that they can build Lego's too."  And low in behold after 9 months and a call to say it was finally our turn D stuck to her game plan.

Artist statement:  

Hello, my name is Dylan.  I’m 5 ¾ years old and I LOVE the West Seattle Library!  I’m proud to present “Create, Build, & Friendship” as my art show which I’ve made out of Legos. I’ve been playing with Legos since I was a little girl.  My inspiration was to show girls that they can build and play with Legos too ~ they aren’t just for boys.  My little sister, Asa (2yrs) built a wall of Duplo Lego’s to show Toddlers they can play as well!  Thank you for taking the time to look at my art exhibit ~ I hope you enjoy it!

~Dylan Ray Nicole Clark 

Dylan's first public art show now showing at the West Seattle Library through January 16th.  "Create, Build, and Friendship" is the name of her installation.  Stop by and take a look if you're in the neighborhood.

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If anyone knows Dylan then you know how much she loves the library! We are there all the time checking out piles and piles of books. We max out my card quite often so I thought it was time for D to get her own card. You should have seen the look on her face when I told her she was going to get her own card!  She ran around telling everyone.  So the big day came.  I got the girls ready and packed in the car - which is quite an accomplishment!  We start driving up the alley when I hear Asa throwing up and I'm not talking a little spit up.  So I throw the car into reverse and we go home.  Miss d was sooooo bummed.  We got Asa cleaned up and she was her smiley happy self so we attempted again this time not even making it to the car before the poor girl was at it again.  I told Dylan it wasn't going to happen today - poor D!  So Sunday came, all seemed well, Matt was back home and we all decided to go.  Being the big girl that she is Dylan took her application - which she signed herself - walked up to the library and said "I would like my own library card please."  Then we walked to the shelves, grabbed a few books and taught D to check them out "all by myself."  She was very happy that day.  She kept asking Matt and I - "are you so proud of me for getting my own library card?"  Which of course we are.