Study for Bright Wings, 1983

Bill Hoppe
(American, born 1945)

Location: Maple View Middle School, Covington

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

This piece is a study for artist Bill Hoppe's Bright Wings series that investigates the subtle color variations and qualities of light found during sunrise and sunset in the Pacific Northwest. The title is from the 1877 poem "God's Grandeur" by Gerard Manley Hopkins.

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Oregon-based artist Bill Hoppe creates paintings that investigate color, form, and nature through geometric abstraction. He is a professor of art at Central Oregon Community College. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. John's University in Minnesota in 1967. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Washington in Seattle in 1973.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategoryWork on paper - mixed media
MediumAcrylic paint, pencil, and wash on paper
Dimensions31 in x 25 in
ID NumberWSAC1984.110.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationOregon, United States
Location Information
AgencyTahoma School District
Artwork LocationMaple View Middle School
Library
WA CountyKing
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address18200 SE 240th St.
Covington, WA 98042
Geo. Coordinates47.388610, -122.100161
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