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Artwork copyright Jo Fyfe. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
They are Coming Back, 1996
Jo Fyfe
(American, born 1941)
Location: Einstein Elementary, Redmond
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Jo Fyfe combined acrylic paint and sequins to depict "the feeling of open plains, grassy slopes, and a blue sky with a brilliant sunrise". The different elements of They are Coming Back , including the central circle form and the abstracted buffalo, symbolize new beginnings.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Lake Washington School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Spokane, Eastern Washington-based artist Jo Fyfe explores color, texture, and narrative using a variety of materials and found objects.
Born in Omak, Northeastern Washington, her artworks are influenced by the heritage of Native American cultures of the interior Pacific Northwest.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - mixed media |
| Medium | Acrylic paint and mixed media on paper |
| Dimensions | 20 1/4 in x 13 3/4 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1998.152.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Lake Washington School District |
| Artwork Location | Einstein Elementary Main Entrance |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 18025 NE 116th St. Redmond, WA 98052 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 48.766199, -122.098562 |
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