Artwork copyright Nance Bracken. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1986.

Artwork copyright Nance Bracken. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1986.

Maps of Washington State: South Central, 1984

Nance Bracken
(American, born 1946, died 2021)

Location: Snohomish School District Resource Service Center, Snohomish

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

After a 3,000 mile excursion over a two-and-half year period, artist Nance Bracken created this artwork as part of an eight-piece set, featuring the eight regions of Washington State. Each artwork of a region includes an etched and hand-painted map of the area, which is surrounded by images of its key features as interpreted by the artist. This one is for South Central Washington State and features the landscapes of the Columbia River, among other things.

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Nance Bracken (1946-2021) was an Ellensburg, Washington-based artist focused on painting, drawing, and printmaking. Her work portrays intricate natural landscapes and a lifelong love of observing the natural world.

Bracken earned a Bachelor of Arts degree (1970) from Washington State University in Pullman, Eastern Washington, a Master of Arts degree (1974) in drawing from Central Washington University in Ellensburg and a Master of Fine Arts degree (1987) in painting and printmaking at Washington State University.