Joe Washington, Lummi, 1982

Eduardo Calderón
(Peruvian, born 1949)

Location: Department of Natural Resources - Northwest Regional Office, Sedro-Woolley

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Photographer Eduardo Calderón captured this 1982 portrait of Joe Washington, a Lummi shaman and accomplished artisan based in Marietta, Northwestern Washington. Calderón notes "A photograph can say a great deal more about a human situation than an extensive written statement." This photograph is part of Calderón's series of portraits of Native American artisans of the Pacific Northwest. Calderón explores and interprets the human condition.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Department of Natural Resources.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

A student of anthropology, Northwest photographer Eduardo Calderón creates artworks that invite imaginative interpretations. He chooses his compositions to encourage visual and narrative ambiguity. Born in Arequipa, Peru, many of his photographs were taken during travels to Latin America and Europe. He has lived and worked in Washington State since 1975.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategoryWork on paper - photograph
MediumGelatin silver print on paper
Dimensions11 in x 14 in
ID NumberWSAC1993.061.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencyDepartment of Natural Resources
Artwork LocationDepartment of Natural Resources - Northwest Regional Office
2nd floor, Hallway
WA CountySkagit
PlacementInterior
Site TypeState Agency
Address919 N Township St.
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Geo. Coordinates48.521835, -122.224970
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