Artwork copyright Virginia Paquette. Photo courtesy of the artist, Spike Mafford photographer.
Artwork copyright Virginia Paquette. Photo courtesy of the artist, Spike Mafford photographer.
Artwork copyright Virginia Paquette. Photo courtesy of the artist, Spike Mafford photographer.
Artwork copyright Virginia Paquette. Photo courtesy of the artist, Spike Mafford photographer.
Artwork copyright Virginia Paquette. Photo courtesy of the artist, Spike Mafford photographer.
Artwork copyright Virginia Paquette. Photo courtesy of the artist, Spike Mafford photographer.
Artwork copyright Virginia Paquette. Photo courtesy of the artist, Spike Mafford photographer.
Artwork copyright Virginia Paquette. Photo courtesy of the artist, Spike Mafford photographer.
Artwork copyright Virginia Paquette. Photo courtesy of the artist, Spike Mafford photographer.
Artwork copyright Virginia Paquette. Photo courtesy of the artist, Spike Mafford photographer.
Artwork copyright Virginia Paquette. Photo courtesy of the artist, Spike Mafford photographer.
Artwork copyright Virginia Paquette. Photo courtesy of the artist, Spike Mafford photographer.
The Chehalis and the Wishkah River Path, 2009
Virginia Paquette
(American, born 1947, died 2022)
Location: Aberdeen-Weatherwax High School, Aberdeen
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Virginia Paquette created The Chehalis and the Wishkah River Path to honor Aberdeen's industrial history and its future. The sculpture references the Chehalis and Wishkah rivers. It is located in the Aberdeen-Weatherwax High School commons. The rivers meet not far from the school. The artist notes, "It represents the power of those rivers as both symbols of the history of the place, and for the journey of education as the path to the future. We honor the past, celebrate the present, and create the future: the strength and beauty of this place, and this high school community."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Aberdeen School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
The late Seattle-based artist Virginia Paquette created paintings and conceptual public art installations. She stated that the primary urge in her work is "to make marks, images, symbols that will communicate to you a message, feeling, visual stimuli that may be pleasing or thought-provoking."
Paquette received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1976 and a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1978, both in painting, from the University of Washington in Seattle.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - other metals |
| Medium | Aluminum, dyes, and stainless steel |
| Dimensions | 4 ft x 84 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC2007.048.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Aberdeen School District |
| Artwork Location | Aberdeen-Weatherwax High School Commons |
| WA County | Grays Harbor |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 410 North G St. Aberdeen, WA 98520 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 46.979649, -123.817845 |
| Before Visiting | Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access. |
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