Artwork copyright Victor Gardaya. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Roy Street Overpass, 1979
Victor Gardaya
(American, born 1945, died 1991)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Victor Gardaya captured the photograph Roy Street Overpass in Seattle in 1979. It is part of his body of urban nightscapes. Rich tones and contrast characterize these images.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Department of Social and Health Services.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist Victor Gardaya (1945-1991) created fine art, documentary, and commercial photographs. Raised in New York City, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from the City College of New York in 1968. He earned an Associate of Arts degree in photography from Seattle Central College, and pursued graduate studies at the University of Washington in Seattle. He began teaching photography at Seattle Central College in 1977. The Washington State Arts Commission awarded him a special commendation in the Honors Program for Visual Artists in 1979.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Gelatin silver print |
| Dimensions | 5 3/8 in x 4 1/4 in (overall) |
| ID Number | WSAC1983.124.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, 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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