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Artwork copyright Connie Ritchie. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
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Artwork copyright Connie Ritchie. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
Experience the World Through Your Senses: Snow, 1997
Connie Ritchie
(American, born 1954)
Location: Washington Middle School, Yakima
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
‘Experience the World Through Your Senses’ is a series of 18 hand-painted photographs by artist Connie Ritchie. The series celebrates how our five senses (sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch) unify us all and connect our experiences to our memories, imagination, sense of place, and community. 'Snow' depicts several children playing in the snow, as well as the unique delight and sensation of catching snowflakes on your tongue. It is installed next to 'Apple' as two visual representations of taste.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Yakima School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist Connie Ritchie creates hand-painted, still-life photographs that explore themes of life and death, identity, and nature. She received an Associate of Applied Science degree in Commercial Photography from Seattle Central College.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - painting |
| Medium | Hand-painted gelatin silver print |
| Dimensions | 3 ft x 5 ft 1/8 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1996.012.016 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Yakima School District |
| Artwork Location | Washington Middle School Blue house, Top of stairwell |
| WA County | Yakima |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 510 South 9th St. Yakima, WA 98901 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 46.597959, -120.491230 |
| Before Visiting | Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access. |
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