The Relationship, 1984

Lisa Buchanan
(American, born 1951)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

The Relationship is an oil painting created by artist Lisa Buchanan. It is part of a series of paintings that explore "emotional landscapes." She notes, "In this painting I sought a dialogue between structure, human forms, and the idea of how memory and history could be conveyed through this combination."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Tenino School District.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Lisa Buchanan is a Seattle-based contemporary artist who creates paintings and collages.
Born in San Francisco, California, Buchanan studied at Centro Intercultural de Documentación (CIDOC) in Cuernavaca, Mexico, and at Princeton University in New Jersey.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategoryPainting - paint on fabric
MediumOil paint on canvas
Dimensions5 ft 6 in x 4 ft 6 in (stretcher/strainer)
ID NumberWSAC1987.060.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencyWashington State Arts Commission
Artwork LocationWashington State Arts Commission
Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site.
WA CountyThurston
PlacementInterior
Site TypeState Agency
Address711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600
Olympia, WA 98504
Geo. Coordinates47.041975, -122.901474
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