Artwork copyright Francis Celentano. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Spira N Syncopated, 1988
Francis Celentano
(American, born 1928, died 2016)
Location: Mountain Way Elementary, Granite Falls
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
One of the pioneers of Op-Art, northwest artist Francis Celentano creates paintings and sculpture that investigate perception and color theory. Using a gradient of vibrant colors assembled as diagonal panels, Spira N Syncopated generates an optical illusion, compelling the viewer toward a responsive perceptual experience.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Granite Falls School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Late artist Francis Celentano (1928-2016) was one of the pioneers of Op Art and a professor at the University of Washington in Seattle for thirty years. He created paintings and sculptures that investigate perception and color theory. Op Art explores how vision functions and the effect on our viewing experience as a result.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on rigid surface / mixed media |
| Medium | Water-based acrylic paint on high-impact styrene plastic |
| Dimensions | 5 ft 7 1/2 in x 10 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1990.188.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Curated Selection |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Granite Falls School District |
| Artwork Location | Mountain Way Elementary Temporarily not on display. |
| WA County | Snohomish |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 702 N Granite Ave. Granite Falls, WA 98252 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 48.089237, -121.970501 |
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