Artwork copyright David Smestad. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1985.
Election Year, 1983
David Smestad
(American, born 1947)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist David Smestad created the mixed media artwork Election Year as a commentary on our national politics. It is part of a series of artwork featuring an outline of the United States. He used found objects including puzzle pieces, pegs, and small plastic rings as a reference to arcade games you might find at a carnival. He notes, "All of these together seemed to remind me of election year which sometimes seems like a carnival."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Northshore School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
David Smestad is a Pullman, Eastern Washington-based artist. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington State University in 1977, and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Washington State University in Pullman in 1979. He served as a library technician at Washington State University for 34 years.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Wood, glass, brass nails, and found objects |
| Dimensions | 14 1/2 in x 17 1/8 in x 3 in (overall) |
| ID Number | WSAC1984.045.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Washington State Arts Commission |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site. |
| 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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