Girl in a Swing, Rockaway, 1983, 1983

Susan Hereford
(American, born 1948)

Location: Ocosta Elementary School, Westport

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist Susan Hereford's photograph Girl in a Swing, Rockaway, 1983 captures the atmosphere of the Oregon coast at sunset. It is part of a series of color photographs that use coastal landscapes to explore color and form. She used a long camera exposure to capture the scene. This technique created a dream-like quality to the light and movement of the composition.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Ocosta School District.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Artist Susan Hereford is an Oregon-based photographer. She describes her work as an attempt to capture "a moment in time." She received an artist fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts in 1979. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon in 1970.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategoryWork on paper - photograph
MediumIncorporated color coupler print
Dimensions20 in x 16 in (sheet)
ID NumberWSAC1987.006.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationOregon, United States
Location Information
AgencyOcosta School District
Artwork LocationOcosta Elementary School
Conference room
WA CountyGrays Harbor
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address2480 South Montesano St.
Westport, WA 98595
Geo. Coordinates46.862233, -124.100024
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