ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Hugh Webb created the painting Olympic Forest by layering paint over a gold leaf background. The abstract ring motif is a common pattern found in many of Webb's paintings. This piece is part of a group of works inspired by the western landscape. He notes, "As an avid fly fisherman, I spend considerable amounts of time in the outdoors and am continually surprised and amazed by this western landscape that surrounds us. For quite some time, I have been documenting various places of importance to me and subsequently use these as inspirations for paintings. In doing this, it keeps those places alive in my memory."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Cheney School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Oregon-based artist Hugh Webb creates paintings and drawings that celebrate the landscape of the Pacific Northwest.
Webb earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Utah and a Master of Fine Arts degree (1969) from the University of Oregon. He has taught at Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Spokane Falls Community College, and Portland Community College in Oregon.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Work on paper - mixed media |
Medium | Acrylic paint over gold leaf on paper |
Dimensions | 30 in x 23 in |
ID Number | WSAC2002.135.000 |
Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
Artist Location | Oregon, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Cheney School District |
Artwork Location | Sunset Elementary Hallway, Near custodial room |
WA County | Spokane |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 12824 W 12th Street Airway Heights, WA 99001 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.645051, -117.589116 |
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