Artwork copyright Leland Standley. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Contagious Calm, 1991
Leland Standley
(American, born 1933, died 2016)
Location: Office of the Governor, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Northwest artist Leland Standley creates gestural and impressionistic landscape paintings. He states: "I paint in the spirit that celebrates the union of humankind with nature." The energetic brushstrokes in this painting Contagious Calm evoke a sense of distance and atmosphere.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Arlington School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest painter Leland Standley (1933-2016) created gestural and expressive landscapes. Describing his artistic process, Leland noted "I paint in the spirit that celebrates the union of humankind with nature". He was a resident of Vashon Island in South Puget Sound, Western Washington, for over 25 years.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Oil paint on linen |
| Dimensions | 36 in x 30 in x 1/2 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1995.073.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Office of the Governor |
| Artwork Location | Office of the Governor Insurance building, Suite 100, Private office 100L |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 416 Sid Snyder Ave. SW Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.035749, -122.903330 |
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