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
Medium | Acrylic paint on paper |
Dimensions | 11 in x 12 in |
ID Number | WSAC1995.108.000 |
Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Trout Lake School District |
Artwork Location | Trout Lake School School district office |
WA County | Klickitat |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 2310 HWY 141 Trout Lake, WA 98650 |
Geo. Coordinates | 45.98898, -121.516233 |
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