Artwork copyright Jay Haavik. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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Artwork copyright Jay Haavik. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
Origins, 1998
Jay Haavik
(American, born 1943)
Location: Kapowsin Elementary School, Graham
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Origins is a print by artist Jay Haavik that combines a border inspired by Viking-era designs with interior imagery of animal forms based on Northwest Coastal Native American art. The central figures reference many different creatures and forms, including a hummingbird, tulip, salmon, butterfly, snake, and bear. The artist notes that this piece "is intended to be abstract, and hopefully the viewer will see something different every time."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Bethel School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Jay Haavik is a master carver whose sculptures and architectural installations explore mythological and natural themes. His work is influenced by Northwest Coast Native American traditions and Viking-era Scandinavian traditions. Haavik is a non-Native artist.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - print |
| Medium | Limited edition print on paper |
| Dimensions | 29 in x 44 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2002.162.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Bethel School District |
| Artwork Location | Kapowsin Elementary School Hallway, Indermediate |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 10412 264th Street E Graham, WA 98338 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.015572, -122.292123 |
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