Artwork copyright Kathleen Frugé-Brown. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Kathleen Frugé-Brown. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Kathleen Frugé-Brown. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Kathleen Frugé-Brown. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Kathleen Frugé-Brown. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Lewis River Above Moulton Falls, 2009

Kathleen Frugé-Brown
(American, born 1955)

Location: Amboy Middle School, Amboy

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Lewis River Above Moulton Falls is a vitreous enamel painting created by artist Kathleen Frugé Brown for Amboy Middle School. The imagery celebrates the natural beauty of Southwestern Washington. It encourages students to be aware of the landscape that surrounds them and shapes their lives. Moulton Falls is a regional park in the town of Yacolt that features two waterfalls and volcanic rock formations.

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Kathleen Frugé Brown is a painter and printmaker who creates artworks for public installation. Her work is inspired by and celebrates the Pacific Northwest wilderness. She states, "My hope is to share that with others, through paintings that invite viewers into a special place and moment, and through public art that strengthens and celebrates viewers' connection to their own landscape."

Frugé Brown received a Bachelor of Arts degree in painting from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University and a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting from the University of Washington in Seattle.