Artwork copyright Jo Fyfe. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Heaven Sent, 1993
Jo Fyfe
(American, born 1941)
Location: Hamblen Elementary, Spokane
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Heaven Sent is a painting by artist Jo Fyfe. The circle image represents the circle of life. This piece honors the artist’s father, who was battling cancer at the time it was painted. She notes, “My father was very strong and had a strong spirit. He loved his family and in spite of his pain, he wanted to stay with us…We are a spiritual family. There is life in all things, memories do not die. Dad’s spirit is still with us. Life is a process, art is a process.”
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Spokane School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Spokane, Eastern Washington-based artist Jo Fyfe explores color, texture, and narrative using a variety of materials and found objects.
Born in Omak, Northeastern Washington, Jo Fyfe's artworks are influenced by the heritage of Native American cultures of the interior Pacific Northwest. She earned her Master in Fine Arts degree from Washington State University in Pullman, Eastern Washington, and taught art for many years at Spokane Falls Community College.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Acrylic paint and pencil on paper |
| Dimensions | 14 1/2 in x 21 1/2 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1994.110.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Spokane Public Schools |
| Artwork Location | Hamblen Elementary Main hallway, 2nd floor, Top of stairwell |
| WA County | Spokane |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 2121 E Thurston Ave Spokane, WA 99203 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.617607, -117.380009 |
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