Artwork copyright Patricia Glander Martinez. Photo courtesy of the artist.
When the Past Becomes the Future, 1988
Patricia Glander Martinez
(American, born 1942)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
When the Past Becomes the Future is part of artist Patricia Glander Martinez's body of geometric landscape paintings that focus on cloud formations and explore mood, hue, space, and form. She terms this style "mystical abstraction" and notes "I feel that the sky with its lack of limits and with its changing colors and forms is the most fascinating 'object' that we can observe." This piece uses layers of sky and a striking red line to symbolize converging cycles and sequences of time.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Coupeville School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Florida-based artist Patricia Glander Martinez pursued a career in television and theater before studying fine art. She creates photographs and paintings.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Oil paint on linen |
| Dimensions | 6 ft x 6 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC1993.029.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Florida, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Washington State Arts Commission |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission On display at ArtsWA in collection manager’s office. |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.041975, -122.901474 |
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