Things Change - People Die, 1989

Stephen Hayes
(American, born 1955)

Location: Summit Trail Middle School, Ravensdale

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

'Things Change-People Die' is a gestural and impressionistic interior scene painted by artist Stephen Hayes. Composed to highlight the distinct objects in the room, this piece contains elements significant to the artist and his wife. Hayes notes that the piece explores "the things we live with and how those things refer to the essence of a life which cannot ever be really contained."

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Portland, Oregon-based artist Stephen Hayes creates landscape and still-life paintings in an expressive and abstracted style. He graduated with a Master of Fine Arts degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison, and teaches art at Oregon State University.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategoryPainting - paint on fabric
MediumOil paint on canvas
Dimensions5 ft x 5 ft 10 in
ID NumberWSAC1990.227.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationOregon, United States
Location Information
AgencyTahoma School District
Artwork LocationSummit Trail Middle School
Stairwell across from Counseling Office
WA CountyKing
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address25600 Summit Landsburg Rd. SE
Ravensdale, WA 98051
Geo. Coordinates47.372622, -122.000133
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