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Artwork copyright Stephen Yates. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
Blue Looping (Oak Bay), 1994
Stephen Yates
(American, born 1952)
Location: Zieger Elementary, Puyallup
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Blue Looping (Oak Bay) is an expressive abstract painting by artist Stephen Yates. It aims to capture a sense of movement and light. He notes that the composition and title convey "an underwater view with currents moving through the water."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Puyallup School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Stephen Yates creates paintings with bold, expressive strokes and abstract imagery. Inspired by landscapes, under water life, and the cosmos, his work investigates color relationships and the interaction of forms. Yates lives and works in Port Townsend, on the Olympic Peninsula in Northwestern Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Oil paint on canvas |
| Dimensions | 3 ft 10 in x 4 ft 6 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1996.303.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Puyallup School District |
| Artwork Location | Zieger Elementary Hallway, Going into north primary wing |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 13008 94th Ave. E. Puyallup, WA 98373 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.138470, -122.305310 |
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