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Artwork copyright Melinda Thorsnes. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.
Kodiak, 1983
Melinda Thorsnes
(American, born 1949)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Melinda Thorsnes created the brightly colored painting Kodiak by cutting the silhouette from wood using a sabre saw. She notes, "It represents the pride of the sportsman in his quest to return to nature and triumph. Its cut-out format brings the viewer in closer contact with the man himself by deleting other frames of reference."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Lake Washington School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist Melinda Thorsnes creates colorful figurative paintings. Her works explore narrative, identity, and a sense of place.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on rigid surface / mixed media |
| Medium | Oil paint on wood |
| Dimensions | 72 1/2 in x 35 5/16 in (overall) |
| ID Number | WSAC1985.099.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Oregon, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Washington State Arts Commission |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site. |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.041975, -122.901474 |
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