Artwork copyright William Winden. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2012.
Artwork copyright William Winden. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.
Spirit Lake Firs, 1979
William Winden
(American, born 1931, died 2009)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist William Winden lived and worked in Olympia, Washington. His studio overlooked Puget Sound and was surrounded by firs, cedars, and maple trees, which often serve as the subjects of his paintings. Spirit Lake Firs uses the interplay of colors to convey atmospheric beauty and stillness.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Cape Flattery School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist William Winden (1931-2009) created expressive landscape paintings and prints. Winden grew up in Tacoma in Western Washington, swimming and boating on Puget Sound, and hiking in Washington state's woods and mountains, eventually climbing to the summit of Mount Rainier. He believed that “stories are told by music and art, often in a way of which words are incapable.” His artworks communicate the beauty, strength, and fragility of the natural world.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - painting |
| Medium | Watercolor paint on paper |
| Dimensions | 22 in x 29 in (sheet) |
| ID Number | WSAC1979.053.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Washington State Arts Commission |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending re-siting. |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.035799, -122.904477 |
| 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. |
| Map |
Related
