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Chris Dutch created Double Dog Star in 2008. The work combines paint on brick and stained glass in a unique fusion of mediums. The iconic central figure is emblematic to Dutch's works — it can be seen in other Charleston pieces such as Bike Man. The two dogs alluded to in Double Dog Star's title can be seen in each of the two windows that border the central figure while the star is above the figure. Though Double Dog Star appears packed with imagery and symbolism, it is unclear what the message or meaning behind the piece might be. Dutch, who typically focuses on stained glass art, has worked as an artist in the Charleston area for almost forty years. However, Dutch has also collaborated on sculptures and installations with Robin Hammer since 1991.

Double Dog Star.

Facade, Wall, Graffiti, Paint

3D/2D New works by DutchHammer and Katherine Kadish showing for ArtWalk, ArtWalk. September 6th 2018. Accessed December 11th 2020. https://www.artwalkcwv.com/single-post/2018/09/06/3D2D-New-works-by-DutchHammer-and-Katherine-Kadish-showing-for-ArtWalk.

The Artistry of Dutch and Hammer, PBS Learning Media. January 1st 2015. Accessed December 11th 2020. https://wv.pbslearningmedia.org/credits/2f2a0fb4-553e-4adb-ad46-49614a68bea1/.

Chris Dutch, Tamarack Foundation for the Arts. Accessed December 11th 2020. https://tamarackfoundation.org/directorylisting/chris-dutch/.

Chris Dutch, The Art Store. Accessed January 7th 2021. https://www.theartstorewv.com/artist/Chris_Dutch/biography/.

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Office of Public Art, Charleston WV. Accessed January 7, 2021. https://gisweb.cityofcharleston.org/storymaps/arttour/#.