Rose Matrix II, 1978
David Haidle
(American, born 1944)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
This piece is part of artist David Haidle's 'Rose Matrix' series which combines flower imagery with computer-generated grids and schematics. These works seek to symbolically explore and suggest the complex structure and inherent design to be found in seemingly simple natural forms.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Sumner School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
David Haidle is most known for his Rose Matrix series that combines computer graphics and traditional lithography printing.
A native of Spokane, Eastern Washington, Haidle studied graphic design at Spokane Valley Community College, and continued his studies in painting and printmaking at Portland State University and Pacific Northwest College of Art (both in Portland, Oregon). He served in the U.S. Armed Forces as an illustrator from 1966-69, in Vietnam and Europe. He currently lives and works in Portland, Oregon, where he co-owns the publishing company Seed Faith Books.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Medium | Lithograph print |
Dimensions | 33 in x 26 in |
ID Number | WSAC1979.106.000 |
Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
Artist Location | Oregon, 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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