Artwork copyright Conrad House. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Rainbow Entering the Middle Place, 1991

Conrad House
(American | Navajo-Oneida, born 1956, died 2001)

Location: Green Mountain Elementary, Bremerton

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Rainbow Entering the Middle Place is part of a series of pastel drawings created by artist Conrad House using an exuberant, spontaneous composition of layered images. Populated by an array of symbols, this piece invites the viewer to step into and explore the complex interplay of colorful natural imagery. House noted that this piece explores ideas of germination and fertility. It also features symbols and objects related to his Native American heritage.

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Artist Conrad House (Navajo and Oneida, 1956-2001) created expressive artworks in multiple mediums, including ceramics, paintings, drawings, and glasswork. In his own words, "What is most important to me is our responsibility to ourselves, each other, animals, plants and other life forms on this living Earth. As our natural world shrinks, so does our ability to maintain a balance with our natural surroundings. What we do now will affect the future and the quality of life to come."

Conrad studied at State University of New York (SUNY) at Johnstown before earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of New Mexico in 1980. He pursued graduate studies at the University of Oregon. He has also spent time at Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Northwestern Washington. His artworks are in the collection of the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, Portland Art Museum (0regon), and many more.