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Artwork copyright Lee Bogle. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
Artwork copyright Lee Bogle. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1975.
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Artwork copyright Lee Bogle. Original 1976 installation. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Jim Ball (black and white photo).
Age of Discovery, 1975
Lee Bogle
(American)
Location: Kirkland Middle School, Kirkland
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Lee Bogle created the richly detailed mural Age of Discovery . Made up of five panels, it features portraits of teenagers based on real students from Kirkland Junior High. It is one of the first projects commissioned by the Art in Public Places Program.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Lake Washington School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist Lee Bogle creates figurative paintings characterized by expressive color, texture, and light. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Central Washington University in Ellensburg and pursued graduate work at the University of Washington in Seattle. He has taught in the Shoreline and Lake Washington School Districts.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on rigid surface / mixed media |
| Medium | Oil paint on panel |
| Dimensions | 14 ft 4 in x 10 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC1975.007.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Lake Washington School District |
| Artwork Location | Kirkland Middle School Back foyer, Upper wall |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 430 18th Ave. Kirkland, WA 98033 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.690281, -122.200645 |
| 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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