Artwork copyright David Govedare. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright David Govedare. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright David Govedare. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright David Govedare. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright David Govedare. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright David Govedare. Photo courtesy of the artist.

All Our Relations, 1995

David Govedare
(American, born 1950, died 2021)

Location: Colville High School, Colville

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

All Our Relations is a sculptural installation by artist David Govedare. The four symbolic figures – of humans, and animals of the sky, land, and water – are built of colorful steel.

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Eastern Washington sculptor David Govedare (1950-2021) uses human and animal figures to create symbolic and visual narratives, mainly in metal. In his own words, "I build stuff from the experiences of life." Govedare is a non-Native artist.

Govedare grew up in California and first came to the Spokane area as a student, for an architecture internship during Expo ’74. He lived and worked in Chewelah, Northeastern Washington.