Artwork copyright Frank Samuelson. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Frank Samuelson. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Frank Samuelson. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Frank Samuelson. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Frank Samuelson. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Frank Samuelson. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Time Marches On…, 2006

Frank Samuelson
(American, born 1949)

Location: Kirkland Middle School, Kirkland

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Frank Samuelson's painting depicts a quiet, nighttime Lake Washington and Kirkland Middle School's well-known arch, among many other hidden Kirkland, Washington gems.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Lake Washington School District.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Port Townsend-based artist Frank Samuelson creates colorful and imaginative paintings and murals for pubilc spaces. The natural world is an important theme and inspiration for Samuelson who notes: "Moving and playing with form and color are just a thrill that I can’t deny myself. The essence of water is also an important piece of all puzzles I paint."

Samuelson received Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from Central Washington University in Ellensburg. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree from Washington State University in Pullman, Eastern Washington, in 1976. He lives and works in Port Townsend, on the Olympic Peninsula in Northwest Washington.