Eclipse of the Moon, Eclipse of the Kestrel, 1982

Kim Hoffman
American (born 1950)

Location: Olalla Elementary School, Port Orchard

About the Artwork

Eclipse of the Moon, Eclipse of the Kestrel is part of artist Kim Hoffman's "Birdbox Series" of wood sculptures. He describes these sculptures as narratives about "my awareness of the non-human world, and my personal experiences in life with people." He encourages the viewer to look closely at the small environment composed within the box.

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

About the Artist

Oregon-based artist Kim Hoffman creates sculptures in wood and metal. He is a professor of art at Western Oregon University in Monmouth.

Hoffman received a Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Washington in Seattle.

Material Category	Sculpture - wood
Medium	Oak, birch, maple, ash, mahogany, and walnut woods
Dimensions	12 in x 9 in x 3 7/8 in
ID Number	WSAC1984.053.000
Acquisition Method	Direct purchase
Artist Location	Oregon, United States

Agency	South Kitsap School District
Artwork Location	Olalla Elementary School Library, East wall, High up.
WA County	Kitsap County
Placement	Interior
Site Type	Public School
Address	6100 SE Denny Bond Blvd. Port Orchard, WA 98359
Geo. Coordinates	47.432703, -122.571566
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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