City Gardens, 1994
Kay Buckner
(American, born 1935, died 2012)
Location: Clarkston Heights Elementary, Clarkston
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
City Gardens is part of a series of paintings by artist Kay Buckner inspired by childhood memories of Seattle. The imagery was composed both from recollection and imagination, and explores color harmonies, unusual perspectives, and the relationship between the figure and the landscape.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Clarkston School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist Kay Buckner (1935-2012) created figurative paintings and drawings with rich psychological imagery. In the 1990s she began to create textile art.
Buckner lived in Eugene, Oregon for many decades and taught at the University of Oregon.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
Medium | Oil paint on canvas |
Dimensions | 40 1/8 in x 30 1/8 in |
ID Number | WSAC1994.042.000 |
Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
Artist Location | Oregon, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Clarkston School District |
Artwork Location | Clarkston Heights Elementary Entrance |
WA County | Asotin |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 1917 4th Ave Clarkston, WA 99403 |
Geo. Coordinates | 46.39248, -117.078424 |
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