Artwork copyright Sam Kimura. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Sam Kimura. Photo courtesy of Onalaska Elementary School.

Artwork copyright Sam Kimura. Photo courtesy of Onalaska Elementary School.

Portage Glacier, 1986

Sam Kimura
American (born 1928, died 1996)

Location: Onalaska Elementary School, Onalaska

About the Artwork

Artist Sam Kimura captured rich contrasting light in his photograph Portage Glacier, taken near Girdwood, Alaska.

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

About the Artist

Artist Sam Kimura (1928-1996) was a master photographer, based in Anchorage, Alaska. The son of one of the first Japanese immigrant families to settle in Anchorage, his life and work were influential to the community. Kimura taught at the University of Alaska at Anchorage for many years.