Artwork copyright John Moilanen. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound, 1992
John Moilanen
(American | Finnish, born 1948)
Location: Mesa Elementary, Mesa
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound is a landscape painting by artist John Moilanen. The composition features dynamic geometric elements. He notes that these elements echo nature's "organic rhythm, the pulse of life."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with North Franklin School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist John Moilanen creates paintings designed to "recast our perception of the present and past history of the Pacific Northwest through the fusion of abstraction and expressionism which reflects our unique local landscape character."
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Oil paint on canvas |
| Dimensions | Four panels, 25 in x 64 in overall (23 in x 25 in each) |
| ID Number | WSAC1994.074.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | North Franklin School District |
| Artwork Location | Mesa Elementary Center hallway, By restrooms |
| WA County | Franklin |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 200 E Pepiot Rd. Mesa, WA 99343 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 46.575314, -119.001616 |
| Before Visiting | Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access. |
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