Artwork copyright Sherrie Wolf. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Water Garden #1, 1987

Sherrie Wolf
American (born 1952)

Location: Ridgetop Middle School, Silverdale

About the Artwork

Water Garden #1 is part of artist Sherrie Wolf's series of etchings that highlight the reflective quality of water and the beauty of a lush garden. She created the piece using spitbite, an etching technique. In this process, strong acid is painted directly onto the copper plate used to print the image. The acid "etches" the plate, which is then loaded with ink and transferred to paper. This process allows her to create a sense of fluidity, movement, and reflection.

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

About the Artist

Artist Sherrie Wolf creates still life paintings and prints. Richly detailed, realistic imagery and an exploration of light, shadow, and space characterize her works.
Wolf received a Bachelor of Arts degree in painting from the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, Oregon, and a Master of Arts degree in printmaking from Chelsea College of Art in London, England.