Wave Wash on Cliff, Oregon Coast, 1984

David Grant Best
(American, born 1950)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist David Grant Best captured Wave Wash on Cliff, Oregon Coast using a long exposure, which created the effect of blurred, flowing water. He notes that this image contains many dynamic relationships, including "light versus dark, moving versus still, hard versus soft, real versus imagined, comfortable versus unsettling."

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Northwest photographer David Grant Best composes images of the natural environment and rural communities. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from the University of Washington in 1972.

ARTWORK DETAILS
MediumGelatin silver print
Dimensions19 1/4 in x 23 5/8 in (image/sheet)
ID NumberWSAC1992.077.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencyWashington State Arts Commission
Artwork LocationWashington State Arts Commission
Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site.
WA CountyThurston
PlacementInterior
Site TypeState Agency
Address711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600
Olympia, WA 98504
Geo. Coordinates47.041975, -122.901474
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