Artwork copyright Valdis Zarins. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Untitled #5, 1978-81
Valdis Zarins
(American | Latvian, born 1939, died 2008)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Untitled #5 is part of late artist Valdis Zarins' series of embossed, aluminum lithography plates. The series look at how simple lines and angles create and define space and depth on a reflective surface. He noted, "The raised embossed lines are capable under appropriate lighting conditions of capturing the source of light(s) as a luminous 'aura' that moves along the embossed ridge as the viewer moves across the picture plane left to right, etc."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Centralia School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Valdis Zarins (1939-2008) created sculptures, fountains, and kinetic artworks. He was born in Latvia, and studied at the University of Washington in Seattle. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1965 and a Master of FIne Arts degree in 1966. He lived in Renton, Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Embossed aluminum lithography |
| Dimensions | 49 in x 39 1/2 in (overall) |
| ID Number | WSAC1982.036.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Washington State Arts Commission |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site. |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.041975, -122.901474 |
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