Artwork copyright Terry Furchgott. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Terry Furchgott. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).

Artwork copyright Terry Furchgott. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).

Artwork copyright Terry Furchgott. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).

Artwork copyright Terry Furchgott. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).

Artwork copyright Terry Furchgott. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).

Artwork copyright Terry Furchgott. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).

Artwork copyright Terry Furchgott. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).

Artwork copyright Terry Furchgott. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).

Artwork copyright Terry Furchgott. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).

We Are Kelso, 2007

Terry Furchgott
(American, born 1948)

Location: Kelso High School, Kelso

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Terry Furchgott's mural painting We Are Kelso reflects the community's pride in its school and school traditions. The artwork depicts halftime activities at a football game, including cheerleaders dancing the Highland Fling and the school's mascot, the Hilander, with his bagpipe and drum.

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Terry Furchgott creates richly colorful figurative paintings, murals, and installations that explore the dynamics of human relationships and communities.
Furchgott received an honors degree in art history from Radcliffe College, Harvard University in Massachusetts, and studied at Camden Arts Center in London, England.