Artwork copyright Daniel Galvez. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Daniel Galvez. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Daniel Galvez. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Daniel Galvez. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Daniel Galvez. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Daniel Galvez. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Daniel Galvez. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Daniel Galvez. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Daniel Galvez. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Legacy, 2017

Daniel Galvez
(Mexican American, born 1953)

Location: White Pass Junior-Senior High School, Randle

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Legacy is a five panel mural by artist Daniel Galvez. Each panel features images that reflect a shared history and relationship to the land for the residents in Randle, Washington. A portrait of Mary Kiona of the Cowlitz tribe, who lived over 100 years, honors the legacy of Native Americans in the area. Other scenes depict fishing, farming, industry, and outdoor activities. The artist notes, "Inspired by the grandeur of the surrounding Cascade Mountains, my intent in Legacy is to express the strength of pioneer spirit and love of the land that lives on in the interplay of the natural setting with the experience of life for generations who have made their home in the Big Bottom Valley."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with White Pass School District.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Oakland, California-based artist Daniel Galvez creates murals for public spaces. His artworks are inspired by his Mexican heritage and the legacy of community-focused artworks created by the great Mexican muralists Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco. In his own words, "The overarching goal in many of my commissions is a celebration of the spirit of individuals and the strength of community. I weave together elements of landscape, culture, and most importantly, individuals, into a cohesive visual narrative."

Galvez was born in Calexico, California. He began his career as a muralist in the 1970s during the contemporary mural movement. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the California College of Arts and Crafts and a Master of Arts degree in painting from San Francisco State University in 1979.