Artwork copyright Connie Ritchie. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Colleen Chartier.
Artwork copyright Connie Ritchie. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Colleen Chartier.
Artwork copyright Connie Ritchie. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Colleen Chartier.
Artwork copyright Connie Ritchie. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Colleen Chartier.
Artwork copyright Connie Ritchie. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Colleen Chartier.
Artwork copyright Connie Ritchie. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Colleen Chartier.
Artwork copyright Connie Ritchie. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Colleen Chartier.
Untitled, 1989
Connie Ritchie
(American, born 1954)
Location: Orting High School, Orting
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Connie Ritchie created a series of six hand-colored photographic murals to highlight Orting High School's past, present, and future. Sepia-toned family snapshots represent the past, brightly colored images the present, and black and white silhouetted images represent the future. The images are meant to inspire the Orting community to strive for their goals and to enjoy the process of learning and working. Many of the figures and silhouettes were taken of the school's students, parents, and teachers.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Orting School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist Connie Ritchie creates hand-painted, still-life photographs that explore themes of life and death, identity, and nature. She received an Associate of Applied Science degree in Commercial Photography from Seattle Central College.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - photograph |
| Medium | Hand-colored gelatin silver print |
| Dimensions | Six panels: two panels 46 1/8 in x 69 1/4 in (framed), two panels 46 1/8 in x 45 5/8 in (framed), two panels 46 1/8 in x 231/2 in (framed). |
| ID Number | WSAC1988.043.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Orting School District |
| Artwork Location | Orting High School 2nd floor, Hallway, Off of library, Where meetings are held |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 320 Washington Ave North Orting, WA 98360 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.102221, -122.209923 |
| 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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