Artwork copyright David H. Wilson, Jr.. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Tidepool, Ecola Beach, 1983
David H. Wilson, Jr.
(American, born 1945)
Location: Naches Valley Middle School, Naches
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist David Wilson captured the photograph Tidepool, Ecola Beach on the Oregon Coast in 1983. The dynamic composition highlights rock formations, cliffs, and hillsides reflected in tide pools. The artist notes, “I am drawn to compositions in which the natural beauty also incorporates some element of ambiguity, mystery or even confusion.”
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Naches Valley School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest photographer David H. Wilson, Jr. creates abstracted landscape compositions that explore manipulated perspectives. This composition style allows the viewer to remove "a startling and original scene from its surroundings."
Wilson grew up in northern Ohio and earned a law degree from the University of Wisconsin. In 1974, he moved to Portland, Oregon, where he practiced law. He has had a lifelong interest and love for birding, canoeing, rafting, and the outdoors.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - photograph |
| Medium | Silver dye bleach print on paper |
| Dimensions | 21 in x 29 in x 1 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1996.194.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Oregon, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Naches Valley School District |
| Artwork Location | Naches Valley Middle School Office |
| WA County | Yakima |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 32 Shafer Avenue Naches, WA 98937 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 46.729314, -120.697055 |
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