Grassy Lands, 1993

Jo Fyfe
(American, born 1941)

Location: Trout Lake School, Trout Lake

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Grassy Lands is part of a body of paintings by artist Jo Fyfe that feature a central image of a circle. The circle represents unity, the many directions that life can take, and the connection between past, present and future. Describing her inspiration for this painting, she notes, “I was thinking of the stories that Grandpa would tell us about the wild horses that ran freely on the ranges, and how they were destroyed by the local ranchers and farmers for food for their pigs and dogs… It made me think of the millions of buffalos who had lived and grazed for thousands of years on the Great Plains. Their paths that lead in all directions created trails for the men with horses and wagons to follow. So few remain. Why is it, what we call civilization and progress, so destructive and wasteful?”

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Trout Lake School District.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Spokane, Eastern Washington-based artist Jo Fyfe explores color, texture, and narrative using a variety of materials and found objects.

Born in Omak, Northeastern Washington, her artworks are influenced by the heritage of Native American cultures of the interior Pacific Northwest.

ARTWORK DETAILS
MediumAcrylic paint on paper
Dimensions11 in x 12 in
ID NumberWSAC1995.108.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencyTrout Lake School District
Artwork LocationTrout Lake School
School district office
WA CountyKlickitat
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address2310 HWY 141
Trout Lake, WA 98650
Geo. Coordinates45.98898, -121.516233
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