Artwork copyright David Govedare. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright David Govedare. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Circle of Friends Series #4, 1997

David Govedare
(American, born 1950, died 2021)

Location: Rosalia Elementary and High School, Rosalia

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Circle of Friends Series #4 is part of Northwest artist David Govedare's series of symbolic shields. These metal sculptures use landscape imagery and animal figures to create visual narratives. He notes, "The shields with animal imagery are all creatures with close ties to my own life. I only depict those creatures that I have shared contact with...the development of my art comes from man's ancient urge to document inspiration."

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Eastern Washington sculptor David Govedare (1950-2021) uses human and animal figures to create symbolic and visual narratives, mainly in metal. In his own words, "I build stuff from the experiences of life." Govedare is a non-Native artist.

Govedare grew up in California and first came to the Spokane area as a student, for an architecture internship during Expo ’74. He lived and worked in Chewelah, Northeastern Washington.