Artwork copyright Ron McGaughey. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Crossing, 2000

Ron McGaughey
American (born 1960)

Location: Hilltop Elementary, Burien

About the Artwork

Crossing by Ron McGaughey shows a railroad bridge in Eastern Washington crossing the Columbia River. The artist notes, “Bridges interest me because of their connectivity. They are an exciting metaphor of joining what is separate.” This piece was created during a painting fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center.

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

About the Artist

Central Washington-based painter Ron McGaughey creates gestural and impressionistic compositions that celebrate the Northwest landscape. He prefers to paint on-site and outdoors.