Artwork copyright William Winden. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Forest Ferns, 2000
William Winden
(American, born 1931, died 2009)
Location: Grandview Middle School, Grandview
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist William Winden's vivid painting Forest Ferns captures the beauty of the northwest landscape. This piece is part of a body of watercolors that explore the forms, colors and textures of nature. Winden noted that his creative process is influenced by music. He hoped his work "suggests elemental human qualities and emotions of the kind which might also be communicated through music and literature."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Grandview School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist William Winden (1931-2009) created expressive landscape paintings and prints. Winden grew up in Tacoma in Western Washington, swimming and boating on Puget Sound, and hiking in Washington state's woods and mountains, eventually climbing to the summit of Mount Rainier. He believed that “stories are told by music and art, often in a way of which words are incapable.” His artworks communicate the beauty, strength, and fragility of the natural world.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Watercolor painting |
| Dimensions | 21 in x 14 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2000.139.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Grandview School District |
| Artwork Location | Grandview Middle School Office |
| WA County | Yakima |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 1401 West 2nd Street Grandview, WA 98930 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 46.255098, -119.921222 |
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