Artwork copyright Elizabeth Gahan. Photo courtesy of the artist, 2023.
Artwork copyright Elizabeth Gahan. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Everything Time Studio, 2023.
Artwork copyright Elizabeth Gahan. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Everything Time Studio, 2023.
The Summit, 2015
Elizabeth Gahan
(American, born 1982)
Location: Elk Ridge Elementary, Buckley
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
The artist Elizabeth Gahan envisioned The Summit while visiting Mount Hood in northwestern Oregon. This painting is part of her "Northwest Nature Series" which focuses on how the Northwest region responds to the landscape and how it influences regional architecture and culture.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with White River School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist Elizabeth Gahan balances her studio art practice with the creation of three-dimensional installations for public spaces.
Gahan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree (2004) from the University of California at Santa Barbara. In 2005, she studied filology and fine arts at the University of Barcelona in Spain. In 2008, she earned a Master of Fine Art degree from Claremont Graduate University in California.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Oil paint and acrylic paint on canvas |
| Dimensions | 30 in x 40 in x 1 3/4 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2021.019.003 |
| Acquisition Method | Curated Selection |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | White River School District |
| Artwork Location | Elk Ridge Elementary Hallway |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 340 White River Park Rd. Buckley, WA 98321 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.166531, -122.016850 |
| 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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