Airstream International, 1978

Kirk Lybecker
(American, born 1951)

Location: Eastern Washington University, Cheney

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist Kirk Lybecker created Airstream International by layering transparent watercolors using a combination of paintbrush and airbrush. He based the image on a 35 mm slide photograph. It is an example of his interest in man-made, reflective surfaces. He notes, "The reflective nature that I am most impressed by is the brushed metal balanced against the reflection of smooth glass. I was also very interested in what a reflection does when it curves around a surface, much as the surface curves on these bug-like trailers."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Eastern Washington University.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Portland, Oregon-based artist Kirk Lybecker creates detailed, photorealistic paintings.
Lybecker received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Washburn University of Topeka, Kansas in 1973. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Idaho in Moscow in 1976. He has taught at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington, and at Portland Community College, Oregon, among other institutions.

ARTWORK DETAILS
MediumWatercolor paint on paper
Dimensions3 ft 7 in x 3 ft 10 in
ID NumberWSAC1982.129.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationOregon, United States
Location Information
AgencyEastern Washington University
Artwork LocationEastern Washington University
Showalter Hall, Room 307D
WA CountySpokane
PlacementInterior
Site TypeUniversity
Address526 5th St.
Cheney, WA 99004
Geo. Coordinates47.491133, -117.581424
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