Artwork copyright Kay Buckner. Photo courtesy of Olympic College, by Dylan Hayes, 2018.
Muse, 1975
Kay Buckner
(American, born 1935, died 2012)
Location: Olympic College, Bremerton
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Muse is a figurative painting by artist Kay Buckner, and an example of the artist's use of color and expressive forms to capture mood. Depicting a female figure sitting in a bedroom, this piece seems to hint at emotional memories.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Olympic College - Bremerton.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist Kay Buckner (1935-2012) created figurative paintings and drawings with rich psychological imagery. In the 1990s she began to create textile art.
Buckner lived in Eugene, Oregon for many decades and taught at the University of Oregon.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Oil paint |
| Dimensions | 4 ft 5 in x 3 ft 4 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1977.032.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Oregon, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Olympic College |
| Artwork Location | Olympic College Building 6, 2nd floor, Balcony |
| WA County | Kitsap |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | College |
| Address | 1600 Chester Ave. Bremerton, WA 98337 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.575545, -122.636511 |
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