Artwork copyright Raymond Holbert. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Barren Raindream, 1991

Raymond Holbert
(American, born 1945)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, SeaTac

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist Raymond Holbert created the mixed-media drawing Barren Raindream in reference to a 5 year drought in the San Francisco Bay area. Comprised of collaged elements and colored pencil, Holbert was assisted in the execution of the composition by his seven year old daughter. He notes that he considers the artwork "a kind of shrine and a wish for rain to bring the badly needed moisture back to us."

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Raymond Holbert creates mixed media artworks that combine drawing, collage, photography, illustration, and more. His subject matter ranges from a fascination with medicine, science and leisure, to current public dilemmas. Journaling is an important part of his everyday process. He sums it up as “I believe that art is a process that is not part time.” Holbert is a Bay Area artist who is African American.

Holbert was born in Berkeley, California, and received a Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and Master of Fine Arts from the University of California, Berkeley. He taught art and design and is Professor Emeritus at City College of San Francisco (formerly San Francisco Community College). He is also a consultant of African American art and art history.