Artwork copyright Angie Dixon. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Forest Light, 1991
Angie Dixon
(American, born 1953)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Forest Light is an example of artist Angie Dixon's sumi paintings that depict the Northwest landscape using traditional brush and ink techniques. Her interest in Sumi began as an art student at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, She pursued graduate studies in fine art and art history in Hangzhou, China.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Riverview School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Angie Dixon depicts her love of the Pacific Northwest in sumi paintings using traditional East Asian brush and ink techniques. Her interest in sumi ink painting began as an art student at the University of Washington in Seattle in 1975. She pursued graduate studies in fine art and art history in Hangzhou, China in 1984. She is based on Whidbey Island, in Northwestern Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - painting |
| Medium | Sumi ink and gouache paint on rice paper |
| Dimensions | 23 7/8 in x 8 1/2 in (sheet) |
| ID Number | WSAC1992.103.000 |
| 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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