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Artwork copyright Michael Williams. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
Mt. Rainier Night, 2001
Michael Williams
(American, born 1950)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Mt. Rainier Night is a long-exposure photograph by artist Michael Williams. It is part of his series of night-time landscapes that he calls "Stellarscapes" that he began after camping in the Cascade Mountains in 1989. This photo was taken at night using a combination of planned techniques and spontaneity, including holding the camera shutter open for up to four minutes. Commenting on why he does it, Williams notes that "Ever since my childhood home in Tacoma was wiped out by I-5, I guess I've been looking for my place in the universe… it's a good excuse to stay out all night. Mostly, though, I'm still hoping to find my place in the universe."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Franklin Pierce School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based photographer Michael Williams captures long-exposure landscape images taken at night, which he terms "Stellarscapes".
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - photograph |
| Medium | Incorporated color coupler print |
| Dimensions | 11 in x 14 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2002.250.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Washington State Arts Commission |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site. |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.041975, -122.901474 |
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