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Artwork copyright Joanne Hammer. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
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Artwork copyright Joanne Hammer. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
The High Country, 1995
Joanne Hammer
(American, born 1947)
Location: Bridgeport Elementary, Bridgeport
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
The High Country is comprised of imagery that suggests the nature and wildlife one encounters on a hiking trail. It is part of artist Joanne Hammer's series of painted and constructed copper sculptures. Layering different shapes and figures, these works explore the relationship we have to our surroundings.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Bridgeport School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest painter and mosaic artist Joanne Hammer creates artworks that explore concepts of time and intuition.
Born in Seattle, Hammer studied as an undergraduate at the University of Washington and received a Master of Fine Arts degree in textile design from the University of Hawaii in 1977. She returned to the Pacific Northwest, settling on Vashon Island in South Puget Sound, Western Washington, where she lives and works.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - coated metals |
| Medium | Oil paint on copper |
| Dimensions | 3 ft 6 in x 6 ft 2 in x 3 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1996.118.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Bridgeport School District |
| Artwork Location | Bridgeport Elementary Library, Hallway |
| WA County | Douglas |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 1400 Tacoma Ave Bridgeport, WA 98813 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 48.005878, -119.674754 |
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