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Artwork copyright John Moilanen. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
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Artwork copyright John Moilanen. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
Granite Falls, Snohomish Co., WA, 1986
John Moilanen
(American | Finnish, born 1948)
Location: Narrows View Intermediate, University Place
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Granite Falls, Snohomish Co., WA is an example of artist John Moilanen's abstracted and geometric landscape paintings. He notes that these works "recast our perception of the present and past history of the Pacific Northwest through a fusion of abstraction and expressionism which reflects our unique local landscape character."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with University Place School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist John Moilanen creates paintings designed to "recast our perception of the present and past history of the Pacific Northwest through the fusion of abstraction and expressionism which reflects our unique local landscape character."
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Oil paint on canvas |
| Dimensions | 33 1/4 in x 33 1/4 in x 2 1/2 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1997.010.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | University Place School District |
| Artwork Location | Narrows View Intermediate Hallway, Outside commons, Wall near stage door |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 7813 44th W University Place, WA 98466 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.217711, -122.542035 |
| 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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