Untitled, 1979

Donald Barrie
American (born 1938)

Location: Badger Mountain Elementary, Richland

About the Artwork

Artist Donald Barrie created this twelve-panel landscape mural for Badger Mountain Elementary in Richland, Southeastern Washington. It shows a 360-degree view from the top of Badger Mountain. To create the composition, Barrie made many trips to the Richland area to photograph and sketch the local landscape. Barrie began painting the mural after the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980. A combination of ash from the eruption and fumes from the paint caused severe irritation in Barrie's eyes. To ensure that he could paint safely, he waited until his eyes had healed to complete the mural.

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

Material Category	Painting - paint on rigid surface/mixed media
Medium	Enamel paint on aluminum panels
Dimensions	18 in x 66 ft 4 in overall (12 panels, each 18 in x 5 ft 6 in)
ID Number	WSAC1979.048.00A-L
Acquisition Method	Site responsive commission
Artist Location	Washington, United States

Agency	Richland School District
Artwork Location	Badger Mountain Elementary Multi purpose room.
WA County	Benton County
Placement	Interior
Site Type	Public School
Address	1515 Elementary Street Richland, WA 99352
Geo. Coordinates	46.233794, -119.270663
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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Untitled, 1979

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