Lewis & Clark Trail, 1990
Jim Kraft
(American, born 1949)
Location: Lewis and Clark Elementary, Wenatchee
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Lewis & Clark Trail is a three-part mural created by artist Jim Kraft for Lewis and Clark Elementary School in Wenatchee, Central Washington. Located in each wing of the school, the murals tell the story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-1806. Captain Meriwether Lewis, Second Lieutenant William Clark, and their expedition group explored the western United States and studied the geography, plants, and animals. In this artwork, Kraft used footprints and animal tracks to show the movement of their journey. He notes, "I hoped that by not using human imagery that the students can put themselves in the journey and that the path can act as a metaphor."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Wenatchee School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist Jim Kraft creates cermaic murals, vessels, and sculptures. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in ceramics from Northern Michigan University in Marquette. He continued his study of ceramics at the Factory of Visual Arts in Seattle, and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Washington in 1979.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Medium | Ceramic earthenware |
Dimensions | Three murals, 7 ft x 13 ft x 4 in each |
ID Number | WSAC1989.014.010-030 |
Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
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Location Information
Agency | Wenatchee School District |
Artwork Location | Lewis and Clark Elementary Mural in each wing |
WA County | Chelan |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 1130 Princeton Wenatchee, WA 98801 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.437928, -120.330130 |
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