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Artwork copyright Edwin Landis. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
Para el Campeonato, 1993
Edwin Landis
(American, born 1945)
Location: John Muir Elementary School, Seattle
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Painted during the artist Edwin Landis' travels in the Dominican Republic, Para el Campeonato translates to "In the Championship" and depicts stylized baseball players in a tropical setting. Using humorous and imaginative visual twists, Landis references life in the Dominican Republic and the common game of "Batia" played by Dominican children using bottle caps.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Seattle School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist Edwin Landis creates paintings and drawings that explore the human figure. Working both from life and from imagination, his artworks combine formal and surreal elements. He lives and works in Olympia, Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - drawing |
| Medium | Oil pastel on paper |
| Dimensions | 18 in x 24 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1995.097.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Curated Selection |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Seattle Public Schools |
| Artwork Location | John Muir Elementary School Hallway, Near room E |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 3301 S Horton St Seattle, WA 98144 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.573376, -122.290733 |
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