Artwork copyright Victor Gardaya. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Columbia Street and Terry Avenue, 1979
Victor Gardaya
(American, born 1945, died 1991)
Location: Eastern State Hospital, Medical Lake
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Victor Gardaya captured the photograph Columbia Street and Terry Avenue in the First Hill neighborhood of Seattle in 1979. It is part of his body of urban nightscapes. Rich tones and contrast characterize these images.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Department of Social and Health Services.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist Victor Gardaya (1945-1991) created fine art, documentary, and commercial photographs. Raised in New York City, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from the City College of New York in 1968. He earned an Associate of Arts degree in photography from Seattle Central College, and pursued graduate studies at the University of Washington in Seattle. He began teaching photography at Seattle Central College in 1977. The Washington State Arts Commission awarded him a special commendation in the Honors Program for Visual Artists in 1979.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Gelatin silver print |
| Dimensions | 5 7/16 in x 4 3/16 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1983.125.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Department of Social and Health Services |
| Artwork Location | Eastern State Hospital Temporarily not on display. |
| WA County | Spokane |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 850 W Maple St. Medical Lake, WA 99022 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.573033, -117.693478 |
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