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Artwork copyright Bill Brewer. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
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Artwork copyright Bill Brewer. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
Purple Evening, 1991
Bill Brewer
(American, born 1955)
Location: Maple Grove School, Battle Ground
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Bill Brewer uses rich colors in his figurative painting Purple Evening to convey feelings of tranquility and harmony.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Battle Ground School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Oregon-based artist Bill Brewer creates stylized, figurative paintings. Speaking about his process, Brewer notes that "sometimes the paint leads...the color leads...the form leads. It's a conversation between the artist and art work. Painting, sculpture, doing art is a process of discovery."
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on rigid surface / mixed media |
| Medium | Acrylic paint on Masonite board |
| Dimensions | 60 in x 12 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1992.169.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Oregon, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Battle Ground Public Schools |
| Artwork Location | Maple Grove School Outside of Library entrance |
| WA County | Clark |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 610 B SW Eaton Blvd. Battle Ground, WA 98604 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 45.767855, -122.543674 |
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