Salmon V, 1987

Bruce Amstutz
(American, born 1949)

Location: Ridgetop Middle School, Silverdale

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Salmon V is part of artist Bruce Amstutz's series of charcoal drawings that depict the movement of salmon and the interplay of light and darkness through water. Of this piece, Amstutz notes "I hope that the marks and lines themselves convey the kind of vigor, movement and necessity that I am trying to give to the salmon-- as though the same natural force that drives a salmon to return to its source has generated them."

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Bruce Amstutz creates gestural landscape and figurative works on paper in an expressive style. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees in drawing and painting from the University of Washington in Seattle. He taught art at Shoreline Community College for many years.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategoryWork on paper - drawing
MediumCharcoal, conté crayon, sumi ink, gesso, and paper
Dimensions38 3/8 in x 55 3/4 in
ID NumberWSAC1989.036.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencyCentral Kitsap School District
Artwork LocationRidgetop Middle School
Across from library entrance
WA CountyKitsap
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address10600 Hillsboro Dr. NW
Silverdale, WA 98383
Geo. Coordinates47.658564, -122.668296
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