Artwork copyright Mark Abrahamson. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Bull pen, 1995
Mark Abrahamson
(American, born 1944)
Location: Truman Middle School, Tacoma
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Bull pen is an aerial landscape photograph created by artist Mark Abrahamson. The image depicts Wrigley Field in Chicago, and was captured while working on a project documenting the Chicago River watershed. This image is part of the artist's series "Watershed Investigations" that documents adverse impacts to our waters. He notes "From this perspective one sees a landscape continuously redefined by development and the forces of nature... the world below is troubled and complex."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Tacoma School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Washington-based artist Mark Abrahamson creates aerial photographs that depict abstract patterns found in the landscape. He notes that his work focuses on "the United States’ urban and rural environments, examining how man has altered the landscape, affected our watersheds and contributed to climate change." An environmental advocate, his project "Global Warming: An American Perspective" features lectures and photographs based on 20 years of experience documenting changes in the landscape.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Silver dye bleach print |
| Dimensions | 19 1/2 in x 12 3/4 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2000.186.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
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Location Information
| Agency | Tacoma Public Schools |
| Artwork Location | Truman Middle School Main office, 2nd floor |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 5801 North 35th St. Tacoma, WA 98407 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.280346, -122.513348 |
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