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Artwork copyright Ed Praczukowski. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
Space Planes, 1985
Ed Praczukowski
(American, born 1930)
Location: Evergreen Forest Elementary, Lacey
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Space Planes is an energetic abstract drawing by artist Ed Praczukowski. It is part of his investigation into space and the universe. He composed this piece by layering short strokes of pastel in many colors to make different geometric forms. He calls this style "cosmic impressionism." He notes, "All things are made up of particles of energy that are hyper active in a flux state and not as solid and passive as they appear."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with North Thurston Public Schools.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Ed Praczukowski creates figurative and abstract paintings. He is a retired Professor Emeritus of Art at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he began teaching in 1965. He studied at the Boston Museum School and received a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - drawing |
| Medium | Pastel on paper |
| Dimensions | 43 1/8 in x 29 2/8 in (sheet) |
| ID Number | WSAC1987.020.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | North Thurston Public Schools |
| Artwork Location | Evergreen Forest Elementary Admin hallway, Between office 111 and conference room |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 3025 Marvin Rd. SE Lacey, WA 98503 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.019721, -122.758905 |
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