Artwork copyright Ellen Steinfeld. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Pinatubo, 1993
Ellen Steinfeld
(American, born 1945)
Location: Foothills Middle School, Wenatchee
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Pinatubo is part of artist Ellen Steinfeld’s body of paintings that show the power of natural forces. She was inspired to create this piece after seeing images of the 1991 volcanic eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines. She notes, “I tried to convey rich colors, trails of motion, three dimensional textures and multi-spatial levels. The painting’s imagery and colors convey a message of excitement and hope as well as the adventure of discovery.”
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Wenatchee School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Ellen Steinfeld creates paintings, sculptures, mixed media and stained glass. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting and design from Carnegie Mellon University and a master's degree in education from the University of Pittsburgh. Always evolving as an artist, she is "interested in interweaving shapes and colors with imaginary organic forms, combining spatial relationships and exploring the microscopic."
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Acrylic paint on wood |
| Dimensions | 3 ft 10 in x 3 ft 5 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1995.152.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | New York, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Wenatchee School District |
| Artwork Location | Foothills Middle School Downstairs, Main hall |
| WA County | Chelan |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 1410 Maple St Wenatchee, WA 98801 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.443418, -120.336622 |
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