ABOUT THE ARTWORK
This painting was created for Tenino Elementary School in Western Washington. It shows the Tenino quarry and pool covered in lush vegetation. Historically, the pool was a working sandstone quarry established in the late 1800s. The quarry ended operations in the 1920s and filled with springwater to create a natural reservoir. It now functions as a popular swimming spot, open to the public in the summer months.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Tenino School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Realist painter and muralist Donald Barrie captures the subtle details and formal relationships found in city scenes and sweeping landscapes. A faculty member at Seattle Central College, and founder of the Pelican Bay Artists' Cooperative. Barrie lives and works in Seattle, Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Medium | Acrylic paint on canvas |
Dimensions | 32 in x 50 in |
ID Number | WSAC1977.052.002 |
Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Tenino School District |
Artwork Location | Tenino Middle School Principal's office |
WA County | Thurston |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 301 Old Highway 99 North Tenino, WA 98589 |
Geo. Coordinates | 46.861122, -122.848392 |
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