Deserted Shipyard, 1990

Michael Dal Cerro
(American, born 1953)

Location: Graham Elementary, Graham

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Deserted Shipyard is an intricately detailed print created by artist Michael Dal Cerro by carving the image's negative space into a wooden block. The resulting composition is part of a series of works that depict waterfront scenes and explore the spatial interaction between structures.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Bethel School District.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

New Jersey-based artist Michael Dal Cerro utilizes painting, printmaking and digital media to create elaborately imagined compositions. Interested in the invention of forms and visual language, his works play with conventional perspective and figuration. Dal Cerro lived in Seattle, Washington between 1988 and 1993. Many of his artworks from that period depict imagery of the Pacific Northwest. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Northern Illinois University in 1975.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategoryWork on paper - print
MediumWoodblock print on paper
Dimensions20 in x 15 9/16 in (sheet)
ID NumberWSAC1991.104.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationNew Jersey, United States
Location Information
AgencyBethel School District
Artwork LocationGraham Elementary
Hallway
WA CountyPierce
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address10026 East 204th St.
Graham, WA 98338
Geo. Coordinates47.070480, -122.296646
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