Artwork copyright James Pink. Photo courtesy of the artist.
For Chet Baker, 1990
James Pink
(American, born 1945)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
For Chet Baker is part of artist James Pink's group of paintings that use an artificial light source. This night landscape features illuminated billboard images among rolling hills. City lights in the background outline a valley below shadowed mountains. Pink notes, "This particular painting deals with my perception of Chet Baker who was a famous trumpet player in the world of Jazz. He lived a life of myth and legend and he appears in the painting as a Pan-like figure."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Valley School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Nevada-based artist James Pink creates narrative paintings, drawings, and prints. He has served as professor of art at the University of Oklahoma, Norman and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in education and a Master of Arts degree in art from Northern Illinois University. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of South Florida.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Acrylic paint on canvas over doorskin |
| Dimensions | 27 in x 27 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1991.093.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Nevada, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Washington State Arts Commission |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site. |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.041975, -122.901474 |
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