Artwork copyright Jeffrey Keith. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Open Blue Boat, 1987
Jeffrey Keith
(American, born 1954)
Location: Eatonville Middle School, Eatonville
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Open Blue Boat is an oil painting by artist Jeffrey Keith. He created the composition by layering up color and paint using a large palette knife. Keith notes that this piece explores two main ideas. The first is "travel as experience and indeed a metaphor for our complete life line." He describes the second as "emotional openness, even vulnerability."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Eatonville School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Denver, Colorado-based painter Jeffrey Keith creates expressive compositions that explore color and abstract forms. He teaches color theory, painting, and drawing at the University of Denver School of Art and Art History.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Oil paint on canvas |
| Dimensions | 5 ft x 5 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC1988.010.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Colorado, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Eatonville School District |
| Artwork Location | Eatonville Middle School 7th grade wing, Hallway |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 207 Carter St. E Eatonville, WA 98328 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 46.868411, -122.263488 |
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