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Artwork copyright John Moilanen. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
Sinking of the I-90 Bridge, 1991
John Moilanen
(American | Finnish, born 1948)
Location: Pine Tree Elementary, Kent
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
In an expressive, abstract style, artist John Moilanen composed Sinking of the I-90 Bridge to emphasize a dynamic interaction of forms and elements. This piece references the original I-90 Bridge, built in 1940, which first connected Seattle to the east side of Lake Washington. A symbol of Seattle's growth, the bridge was used by over 5,000 cars a day. It sank to the bottom of the lake in 1990 while closed for renovation.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Kent School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist John Moilanen creates paintings designed to "recast our perception of the present and past history of the Pacific Northwest through the fusion of abstraction and expressionism which reflects our unique local landscape character."
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Oil paint on canvas |
| Dimensions | 18 3/4 in x 47 1/2 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1995.041.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Kent School District |
| Artwork Location | Pine Tree Elementary Hallway, Between rooms 10 and 11 |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 27825 118th SE Kent, WA 98031 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.352188, -122.185149 |
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