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Artwork copyright James Deitz. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
Birthday Party, 1993
James Deitz
(American, born 1958)
Location: Wahluke School District, Mattawa
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Birthday Party is an energetic two-paneled painting by artist James Deitz. He chose this composition to highlight the difference in two perspectives on the same event. He suggests that the place settings represent two individuals at "a crossroads in their relationship." He notes, "The place setting on the left signifies an individual who has a wish for things to remain the way they are, and is willing to play any role to insure this. The other place setting is the person who arrives bearing a gift, a wish for peace, and most importantly a desire for the relationship to move from an intimate one to a platonic friendship."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Wahluke School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist James Deitz creates expressive abstract and figurative paintings.
Deitz completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting and drawing from the University of North Dakota, and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Washington in Seattle.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Oil paint on canvas board |
| Dimensions | 14 3/4 in x 23 1/4 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1995.124.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | California, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Wahluke School District |
| Artwork Location | Wahluke School District Technology office |
| WA County | Grant |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 411 E Saddle Mountain Dr. Mattawa, WA 99349 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 46.740583, -119.896483 |
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