Artwork copyright David Wharton. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Arcata Globe, 1981
David Wharton
(American, born 1951)
Location: Administrative Office of the Courts, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Arcata Globe is a print by artist David Wharton. The title refers to the city of Arcata, in northern California, where the artist lived at the time he made the print.
Wharton printed the image by hand using an aluminum lithographic plate. He first drew the image onto the plate, which he exposed to acid. The negative space not protected by the drawing was etched away by the acid, leaving a raised image ready to be printed.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Cashmere School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Montana-based artist David Wharton works with a variety of materials to produce prints, book art and digital media. His compositions employ surrealist imagery and illusion to explore the relationship between the unusual and the commonplace.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Lithograph print |
| Dimensions | 22 in x 30 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1983.157.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Idaho, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Administrative Office of the Courts |
| Artwork Location | Administrative Office of the Courts Building 2, Outside of lunchroom |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 1112 Quince St. SE Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.038322, -122.887951 |
| 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. |
| Map |
Related
