Artwork copyright David Govedare. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Buffalo Shield, 1994
David Govedare
(American, born 1950, died 2021)
Location: Stratton Elementary, Newport
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Buffalo Shield is part of Northwest artist David Govedare's series of symbolic shields. These metal sculptures use landscape imagery and animals to create visual narratives. He notes, "The shields with animal imagery are all creatures with close ties to my own life. I only depict those creatures that I have shared contact with... the development of my art comes from man's ancient urge to document inspiration."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Newport School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Eastern Washington sculptor David Govedare (1950-2021) uses human and animal figures to create symbolic and visual narratives, mainly in metal. In his own words, "I build stuff from the experiences of life." Govedare is a non-Native artist.
Govedare grew up in California and first came to the Spokane area as a student, for an architecture internship during Expo ’74. He lived and worked in Chewelah, Northeastern Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - coated metals |
| Medium | Welded steel with synthetic granite paint |
| Dimensions | 44 in x 26 in x 4 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1994.111.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Curated Selection |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Newport School District |
| Artwork Location | Stratton Elementary Main hallway |
| WA County | Pend Oreille |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 1201 West 5th Street Newport, WA 99156 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 48.176621, -117.056364 |
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