Artwork copyright Cheri O'Brien. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Snow Geese in January, 1994
Cheri O'Brien
(American, born 1958)
Location: Chelan High School, Chelan
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
‘Snow Geese in January’ is a painting by artist Cheri O'Brien. It is a portrait of the artist gazing at geese flying above Puget Sound. The scene is based on Port Gardner Bay, near Mukilteo, Washington. She notes, “I was interested in doing a painting using a lot of blue and gray to offset the colors and give it a cold winter-like feel.”
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Lake Chelan School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist Cheri O'Brien creates quirky and humorous narrative folk-compositions. She uses many different materials, including oil painting, paper-mache sculpture, and painted glass. In her own words, "My paintings are reflections of my life as an artist, mother, and observer. I attempt to understand my world with finding humor in beauty and the beauty of humor."
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Acrylic paint on canvas |
| Dimensions | 41 3/4 in x 31 3/4 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1995.141.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Lake Chelan School District |
| Artwork Location | Chelan High School Art room |
| WA County | Chelan |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 215 Webster Ave. Chelan, WA 98816 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.835463, -120.020861 |
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