Seasonal Prism, 2017
Michael Dupille
(American, born 1955)
Location: Hutton Elementary School, Spokane
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Seasonal Prism is one of two artworks by artist Michael Dupille for Hutton Elementary School in Spokane. This artwork is mounted to the windows and features glass aspen leaves in the dramatic, transitional colors of the four seasons (frosty blue to spring green to autumn yellow and red). The artist notes, "The changes of the seasons is a metaphor to represent growth, rebirth, and the never-ending cycle of life."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Spokane School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Michael Dupille is a Seattle-based glass artist. He has pioneered different glass-forming processes and has refined a technique in which he calls "fritography" or "glass painting."
Dupille creates his “glass paintings” by drawing on a blank piece of glass. He mixes various sizes and colors of crushed glass called "frit", applies it to the glass surface, and fires it in a kiln. He repeats this process several times, building up the image with layers of colored glass to create a vibrant, sculptural artwork.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Medium | Kiln-formed glass and aluminum |
Dimensions | 7 1/2 ft x 34 1/2 ft x 1/2 in (overall installation, irregular dimensions) |
ID Number | WSAC2016.020.002 |
Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Spokane Public Schools |
Artwork Location | Hutton Elementary School Hallway, Between old section and boulevard section |
WA County | Spokane |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 908 East 24th Ave Spokane, WA 99203 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.632620, -117.396571 |
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