Artwork copyright Fred Sodt. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Futz the Great, 1989
Fred Sodt
(American, born 1949)
Location: Foothills Elementary, Buckley
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Futz the Great is a still-life painting by artist Fred Sodt that explores surrealistic imagery while playing with space, shadow and proportion. Arranging a watermelon and a small toy biplane, Sodt's painting is a realistic depiction of objects he observed in his studio, while the subjects play with the viewer's imagination and sense of reality.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with White River School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Bellingham, Washington-based artist Fred Sodt creates realistic still-life paintings.
Sodt received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Washington University in Bellingham (Northwestern Washington) and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Central Washington University in Ellensburg. He has taught art at Skagit Valley College, Whatcom Community College, and other institutions around Washington State.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Oil paint on board |
| Dimensions | 22 in x 28 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1990.247.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | White River School District |
| Artwork Location | Foothills Elementary Main hallway, Outside library |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 10621 234th Ave East Buckley, WA 98321 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.160046, -122.115685 |
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