Wy'east (Mount Hood), 1978

Donald Barrie
(American, born 1938)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist Donald Barrie's Wy'east (Mount Hood) is a six-panel, 50 feet long, landscape mural. It shows a panoramic view of the landscape surrounding Mount Hood, a dormant volcano located in northern Oregon state. The historic Multnomah people of the Portland basin referred to the peak as "Wy'east."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Evergreen 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

Material Category	Painting - paint on rigid surface / mixed media
Medium	Enamel paint on fiberboard
Dimensions	3 ft x 50 ft overall (6 panels: first panel 3 ft x 35 ft, other panels 2 ft x 8 ft 4 in each)
ID Number	WSAC1978.073.00A-E
Acquisition Method	Site responsive commission
Artist Location	Washington, United States

Location Information

Agency	Washington State Arts Commission
Artwork Location	Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site.
WA County	Thurston
Placement	Interior
Site Type	State Agency
Address	711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504
Geo. Coordinates	47.041975, -122.901474
Before Visiting	Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access.
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Wy'east (Mount Hood), 1978

Donald Barrie (American, born 1938)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

ARTWORK DETAILS

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