The Big Picture, 2006
Barbara Wilson
(British, born 1958)
Location: Columbia Basin Secondary School, Moses Lake
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Barbara Wilson's painting represents Columbia Basin Secondary School's students' journey through school and life. The first panel focuses on the school at the center, surrounded by family and teachers. The journey continues in a counter-clockwise direction: to Seattle, and to other places such as a tropical island, Antarctica, India, Egypt, and outer space. The artist hopes that the imagery inspires exploration throughout life: "Where can you go from here? There are no boundaries." The students will be supported in their explorations by the strong foundations of their education.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Moses Lake School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Barbara Wilson is a painter based on Bainbridge Island, on Puget Sound, Western Washington. Born and raised in Great Britain, she studied at Norwich University College of the Arts and Goldsmiths University in London, England. She and her family moved to California in 1997 and relocated to the Pacific Northwest several years later.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
Medium | Acrylic paint on canvas |
Dimensions | 8 ft x 65 ft 7 in |
ID Number | WSAC2005.038.000 |
Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Moses Lake School District |
Artwork Location | Columbia Basin Secondary School Commons area, in skylight |
WA County | Grant |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 6527 Patton Blvd NE Moses Lake, WA 98837 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.182948, -119.321606 |
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