Artwork copyright Bet Borgeson. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Nightwatcher, 1991
Bet Borgeson
(American, born 1940)
Location: Artz-Fox Elementary School, Mabton
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Nightwatcher is a colored pencil drawing by artist Bet Borgeson. It is part of her body of work that tell stories using animals and landscape imagery. She calls this kind of composition “open narrative,” introducing story-like elements while leaving the exact meaning open for interpretation. With two foxes gazing at a starry sky, she suggests this scene could be a metaphor for unity, wonder, and peacefulness.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Mabton School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Bet Borgeson creates richly detailed colored pencil drawings. She teaches art and has published several books on colored pencil techniques.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Colored pencil on paper |
| Dimensions | 24 in x 18 1/2 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1991.200.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | California, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Mabton School District |
| Artwork Location | Artz-Fox Elementary School Outside 1st grade classroom |
| WA County | Yakima |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 805 Washington Street Mabton, WA 98935 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 46.215101, -119.990211 |
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