Wheat Country, 2014
Kathleen Frugé-Brown
(American, born 1955)
Location: Davenport Elementary/Middle School, Davenport
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Wheat Country shows an invented landscape of stylized and abstracted rolling fields that is very similar to the countryside around the small town of Davenport, in Eastern Washington. The artwork is one of two glass tile mosaics by artist Kathleen Frugé Brown that grace the entrance of Davenport Elementary School. Frugé Brown researched what the landscape meant to the Davenport’s identity and history, and drove around the area painting and photographing the local landscape. The mosaics are based on her original paintings.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Davenport School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Kathleen Frugé Brown is a painter and printmaker who creates artworks for public installation. Her work is inspired by and celebrates the Pacific Northwest wilderness. She states, "My hope is to share that with others, through paintings that invite viewers into a special place and moment, and through public art that strengthens and celebrates viewers' connection to their own landscape."
Frugé Brown received a Bachelor of Arts degree in painting from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University and a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting from the University of Washington in Seattle.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Sculpture - stone / ceramics / terracotta |
Medium | Glass mosaic |
Dimensions | 4 ft x 22 ft |
ID Number | WSAC2013.038.001 |
Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Davenport School District |
Artwork Location | Davenport Elementary/Middle School Main entrance |
WA County | Lincoln |
Placement | Exterior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 601 Washington St. Davenport, WA 99122 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.649417, -118.149771 |
Before Visiting | Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access. |
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