Artwork copyright Terry Furchgott. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Hand Jive, 1993
Terry Furchgott
(American, born 1948)
Location: Oak Harbor High School, Oak Harbor
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Hand Jive is a painting by artist Terry Furchgott and is part of the artist's series of works created for the Art To The People Project. The project took place in 1990 and was a series of performances and exhibitions coordinated by Furchgott. It featured artworks by over fifteen artists of color to explore and celebrate Seattle's African American and multi-cultural communities.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Oak Harbor School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Terry Furchgott creates richly colorful figurative paintings, murals, and installations that explore the dynamics of human relationships and communities.
Furchgott received an honors degree in art history from Radcliffe College, Harvard University in Massachusetts, and studied at Camden Arts Center in London, England.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - drawing |
| Medium | Watercolor paint and soft pastel on paper |
| Dimensions | 4 ft x 3 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC1995.268.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Oak Harbor School District |
| Artwork Location | Oak Harbor High School Main hallway, Between office and library |
| WA County | Island |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 1 Wildcat Way Oak Harbor, WA 98277 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 48.301763, -122.668954 |
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