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Artwork copyright Robin Wassong. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.
The Green House, 1989
Robin Wassong
(American, born 1958)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
The Green House is an abstract painting by artist Robin Wassong. The composition features vibrant colors, familiar forms, and landscape elements. Wassong notes, “My paintings are a tribute to and celebration of imagination and the life force. I am intrigued by the geometry of everyday objects acting as a vehicle for escape into fantasy…The canvas becomes a window to another world.”
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Seattle School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Bellingham, Washington-based artist Robin Wassong creates abstract oil paintings. Her imaginative artworks reference landscapes and familiar structures, and feature dynamic colors and forms. She studied painting at the Kansas City Art Institute in Missouri.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Oil paint on canvas |
| Dimensions | 4 ft 1/4 in x 3 ft 10 1/8 in x 2 3/8 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1992.023.000 |
| 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 re-siting. |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.035799, -122.904477 |
| 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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