ABOUT THE ARTWORK
As Time Floats By are a suite of five murals by artist John Wehrle. He created them using "trompe l'oeil" visual illusions. This French term translates to "trick of the eye." The murals give the impression that you are looking through a window at a blue sky. Realistic objects seem to float in space, and give a sense of depth and movement to the images.
Check out the grades 3-5 lesson plan for this artwork, linked as a PDF under "Lesson Plans and Documents".
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Puyallup School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Richmond, California-based artist John Wehrle creates work in several mediums. He is best known for his murals and site-specific installations. He states that he “attempts to create artworks that expand beyond the frame, and ideally convey the underlying mystery of the thing viewed.”
Wehrle grew up in Texas. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Texas Tech University, where he was a cartoonist for the student newspaper. Wehrle joined the U.S. Army and was the leader of the first “combat artist” team sent to cover the war in Vietnam in 1966. His "war” paintings are in the permanent collection of the National Museum of the United States Army in Virginia. He went on to earn his Master of Fine Arts degree in Painting and Printmaking at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
Medium | Acrylic paint on polyester |
Dimensions | 8 ft x 6 ft |
ID Number | WSAC2009.021.003 |
Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
Artist Location | California, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Puyallup School District |
Artwork Location | Aylen Junior High Main entrance, Hallway, Back to back with panel 4 |
WA County | Pierce |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 101 15th St. SW Puyallup, WA 98371 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.193432, -122.312548 |
Before Visiting | Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access. |
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