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Artwork copyright Kay O'Rourke. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.
House of Sky on the Palouse, 1995
Kay O'Rourke
(American, born 1943)
Location: Dayton High School, Dayton
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
House of Sky on the Palouse is a painting by artist Kay O'Rourke. It is part of her body of work inspired by life on her Eastern Washington farm called Wake Robin's Rest. She notes, "This painting was about the interconnection of the land, water, sky, its creatures and myself."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with North Kitsap School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Spokane, Eastern Washington-based artist Kay O'Rourke creates figurative paintings and found-object sculptures. Many of her narrative artworks are inspired by the animals and nature surrounding her farm named "Wake Robin's Rest."
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Oil paint on canvas |
| Dimensions | 47 3/4 in x 36 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1998.112.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Dayton School District |
| Artwork Location | Dayton High School SW stairwell |
| WA County | Columbia |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 614 South Third Street Dayton, WA 99328 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 46.316382, -117.974114 |
| 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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