Artwork copyright Kenneth Allison. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Pilsen Facade, 1995
Kenneth Allison
(American, born 1950)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Pilsen Facade is part of a series of photographs by artist Kenneth Allison in Pilsen, the largest Hispanic neighborhood in Chicago. The series explores how the urban landscape has developed with new immigrants. Allison states that his work is "to show, appreciate, and honor the way new people are enriching and enlivening the texture of the old urban neighborhoods."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Yakima School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist Kenneth Allison works as a street photographer to capture the meaning and beauty of public spaces and urban environments. In his own words, "I’m fascinated by the process of photography; how it can bring together and compress all of the disparate elements of a street scene."
Allison studied photography at the University of Illinois. He moved to Seattle in 1972 after graduation and has lived and worked there ever since.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - photograph |
| Medium | Selenium-toned gelatin silver print |
| Dimensions | 10 1/2 in x 10 1/2 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1996.161.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Washington State Arts Commission |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending re-siting. |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.035799, -122.904477 |
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