ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Boomerangs is one of four "glass painting" wall sculptures created by artist Michael Dupille for Daybreak Primary School in Battle Ground. The plants and animals of Southwestern Washington inspired this artwork. In this piece, he celebrates the springtime return of migrating geese. He paired the geese with blooming rhododendron flowers. The active volcano Mount St. Helens completes the scene.
Dupille creates his “glass paintings” using different colors of crushed glass called "frit" which he layers and fires in a hot kiln to create a vibrant, sculptural artwork.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Battle Ground School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Michael Dupille is a Seattle-based glass artist. He has pioneered different glass-forming processes and has refined a technique in which he calls "fritography" or "glass painting."
Dupille creates his “glass paintings” by drawing on a blank piece of glass. He mixes various sizes and colors of crushed glass called "frit", applies it to the glass surface, and fires it in a kiln. He repeats this process several times, building up the image with layers of colored glass to create a vibrant, sculptural artwork.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Sculpture - glass |
Medium | Kiln-formed glass |
Dimensions | 3 ft 6 in in x 12 ft x 1 in (irregular dimensions) |
ID Number | WSAC2008.009.003 |
Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Battle Ground Public Schools |
Artwork Location | Daybreak Primary Media center, Above checkout desk |
WA County | Clark |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 1900 NW 20th Ave Battle Ground, WA 98604 |
Geo. Coordinates | 45.783112, -122.559900 |
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