Artwork copyright Carlos Vigil. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Carlos Vigil. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2023.

Artwork copyright Carlos Vigil. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2023.

Pig with Bathtub, 1979

Carlos Vigil
American (born 1935, died 2010)

Location: Dayton Elementary School, Dayton

About the Artwork

Artist Carlos Vigil created the painting Pig with Bathtub to celebrate an animal that we often take for granted. He states, "The actions and characteristics of pigs sometimes resemble those of humans. They are very intelligent. They are good-humored and shy… If you receive even a little joy from looking at this pig then my purpose is accomplished."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Dayton School District.

About the Artist

Late artist Carlos Vigil (1935-2010) created fine art and commercial paintings. He was born in Colorado and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952 to 1956. He settled in Spokane, Eastern Washington where he and his wife raised eleven children. He developed the Commercial Art program at Spokane Skills Center, where he taught for seventeen years.