Untitled, 1979
Robert Hill and Jill Hill
Robert Hill (American); Jill Hill (American)
Location: West Valley Junior High, Yakima
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Robert Hill and Jill Hill created eight stained glass windows for West Valley Junior High School. The composed each window using mouth-blown techniques. They painted the glass with oxides to create colors, before they fired them for permanency.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with West Valley School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Collaborating artists Robert Hill and Jill Hill create stained glass windows. Together they established Hill House Studio in Anacortes, Washington in 1962. They oversee stained glass projects with a team of master artists.They co-wrote the book "Stained Glass: Music for the Eye" with co-author Hans Halberstadt.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Sculpture - glass |
Medium | Leaded stained glass |
Dimensions | Eight glass panels, 31 in x 32 in each |
ID Number | WSAC1979.086.00A-H |
Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | West Valley School District, Yakima |
Artwork Location | West Valley Junior High Library |
WA County | Yakima |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 7505 Zier RD Yakima, WA 98908 |
Geo. Coordinates | 46.576428, -120.609023 |
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