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Artwork copyright John Moilanen. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound, 1987
John Moilanen
(American | Finnish, born 1948)
Location: Ballard High School, Seattle
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist John Moilanen composed the abstracted landscape painting Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound to draw the viewer's eye through paths of light and color. Representing logging roads and clear cut areas of the mountains, these divisional lines reflect the dynamic and rhythmic relationships found in nature.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Seattle School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist John Moilanen creates paintings designed to "recast our perception of the present and past history of the Pacific Northwest through the fusion of abstraction and expressionism which reflects our unique local landscape character."
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Oil paint on canvas |
| Dimensions | 31 in 6 in x 5 ft 11 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1998.172.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Seattle Public Schools |
| Artwork Location | Ballard High School 2nd floor, SW hallway |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 1418 NW 65th ST Seattle, WA 98117 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.676754, -122.374722 |
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