Artwork copyright Joanne Hammer. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.

Artwork copyright Joanne Hammer. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.

Watershed, 1992

Joanne Hammer
(American, born 1947)

Location: Irene Reither Elementary School, Everson

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Watershed is part of artist Joanne Hammer's series of seven paintings shaped as shields and composed to conceptually explore environmental issues. The title of this piece refers to the area of land where waterways converge and divide, as well as signifying a crucial moment or event in time. Commenting on humanity's impact on the environment, this piece expresses concern about over-development while also symbolizing strength and protection.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Meridian 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.