Sense of Place, 1987
Joanne Hammer
(American, born 1947)
Location: Office of the Attorney General - Natural Resources Division (Olympia), Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Joanne Hammer created Sense of Place based on her memories of sailing in Hawaii. This piece uses abstract forms to suggest a tropical landscape and the wind on the open sea.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with North Kitsap School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest painter and mosaic artist Joanne Hammer creates artworks that explore concepts of time and intuition.
Born in Seattle, Hammer studied as an undergraduate at the University of Washington and received a Master of Fine Arts degree in textile design from the University of Hawaii in 1977. She returned to the Pacific Northwest, settling on Vashon Island in South Puget Sound, Western Washington, where she lives and works.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Sculpture - wood |
Medium | Gouache paint and wood on paper |
Dimensions | 26 1/8 in x 40 3/4 in (sheet) |
ID Number | WSAC1990.198.000 |
Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Office of the Attorney General |
Artwork Location | Office of the Attorney General - Natural Resources Division (Olympia) 7th floor, SE hallway, Room 703 |
WA County | Thurston |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | State Agency |
Address | 1125 Washington St. SE Olympia, WA 98504 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.036869, -122.899137 |
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