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 CategorySculpture - wood
MediumGouache paint and wood on paper
Dimensions26 1/8 in x 40 3/4 in (sheet)
ID NumberWSAC1990.198.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencyOffice of the Attorney General
Artwork LocationOffice of the Attorney General - Natural Resources Division (Olympia)
7th floor, SE hallway, Room 703
WA CountyThurston
PlacementInterior
Site TypeState Agency
Address1125 Washington St. SE
Olympia, WA 98504
Geo. Coordinates47.036869, -122.899137
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