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Artwork copyright Lang Wei. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
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Artwork copyright Lang Wei. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2023.
House Boats, 1995
Lang Wei
(Chinese, born 1959)
Location: Pioneer Valley Elementary, Spanaway
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Liang Wei's House Boats painting was partly inspired by the scenic imagery within the city of Seattle. He also wanted to express "man's attachment to and his harmony with Nature. It is the ripples on the lake and house boats that keep people company on sleepless nights."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Bethel School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Liang Wei creates paintings that explore the color relationships and the quality of light found in the Pacific Northwest landscape.
Born in Sichuan, China, Liang Wei began studying art as a child, and went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts and Master of Arts in Printmaking from the Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts. In 1989, he moved to Seattle as a visiting scholar at the University of Washington's Audio-Visual Education Center for two years. He lives and works in Bothell, Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Oil paint on canvas |
| Dimensions | 16 in x 16 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1995.398.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Bethel School District |
| Artwork Location | Pioneer Valley Elementary Rampway to music room |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 7315 Eustis Hunt RD Spanaway, WA 98387 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.070809, -122.330520 |
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