Artwork copyright Pablo Soto. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Jefe, 2006
Pablo Soto
(American, born 1952)
Location: Yakima Valley College - Grandview, Grandview
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Pablo Soto's painting Jefe honors an agricultural worker. Jefe means "boss" in Spanish. The man in the painting is wearing the typical white shirt and dark pants of a farm crew boss, and appears to be overseeing what is going on in the vineyard. The painting also honors the larger contributions of Hispanic farm workers in communities across Washington State.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Yakima Valley Community College.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Eastern Washington artist Pablo Soto is based in Kennewick. In his own words: "I am interested in portraying Latinos in everyday life. Much of my subject matter involves farmworkers in the field, children at play or learning activities, and families. I want to honor Latinos working and living in the United States today."
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on rigid surface / mixed media |
| Medium | Oil paint on canvas mounted on board |
| Dimensions | 16 in x 20 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2007.038.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Curated Selection |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Yakima Valley College |
| Artwork Location | Yakima Valley College - Grandview Workforce Education Center, Wine tasting room |
| WA County | Yakima |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | College |
| Address | 500 West Main Street Grandview, WA 98930 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 46.255828, -119.905451 |
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