Artwork copyright Dennis Cunningham. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.
Ceramic Plaque, 1981
Dennis Cunningham
(American, born 1949, died 2021)
Location: Reardan High School, Reardan
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Ceramic Plaque is an abstract sculpture created by artist Dennis Cunningham. He constructed the sculpture from slab of clay, which he painted with glazes and oxides.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Reardan-Edwall School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Oregon artist Dennis Cunningham (1949-2021) created graphic relief prints and paintings with elaborate and witty visual narratives. His chosen medium was linoleum prints in black ink on white paper. He often focused on landscapes of lakes and streams, with a lone figure engaging in his favorite activity: fishing. His artworks explore personal identity, a sense of place, and environmental concerns.
Born in Medford, Oregon, Cunningham received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Museum Art School (now Pacific Northwest College of Art) in Portland, Oregon in 1975. He was one of the founding members of Blackfish Gallery in Portland. He taught printmaking at Pacific Northwest College of Art and Marylhurst University (both in Oregon).
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 10 in x 19 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1982.050.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Oregon, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Reardan-Edwall School District |
| Artwork Location | Reardan High School Temporarily not on display. |
| WA County | Lincoln |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 215 East Spokane Ave. Reardan, WA 99029 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.66739, -117.876407 |
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