Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound, 1987

John Moilanen
(American | Finnish, born 1948)

Location: Ballard High School, Seattle

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist John Moilanen composed the abstracted landscape painting Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound to draw the viewer's eye through paths of light and color. Representing logging roads and clear cut areas of the mountains, these divisional lines reflect the dynamic and rhythmic relationships found in nature.

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Northwest artist John Moilanen creates paintings designed to "recast our perception of the present and past history of the Pacific Northwest through the fusion of abstraction and expressionism which reflects our unique local landscape character."

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategoryPainting - paint on fabric
MediumOil paint on canvas
Dimensions31 in 6 in x 5 ft 11 in
ID NumberWSAC1998.172.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencySeattle Public Schools
Artwork LocationBallard High School
2nd floor, SW hallway
WA CountyKing
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address1418 NW 65th ST
Seattle, WA 98117
Geo. Coordinates47.676754, -122.374722
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