Artwork copyright Patricia Ridenour. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.

Artwork copyright Patricia Ridenour. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Oak Alley, 2001

Patricia Ridenour
American (born 1957)

Location: Campbell Hill Elementary, Seattle

About the Artwork

Created using photographic oil paint applied to an infrared photograph, Oak Alley explores the symbolism of portals and arches, and their reference to transition, enlightenment, and change. Capturing 300 year old oak trees near the Mississippi river in Louisiana, artist Patricia Ridenour reflects on her "awareness of the many generations of people these trees have observed."

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

About the Artist

Seattle-based photographer Patricia Ridenour creates fine art landscape and conceptual images by hand-painting black and white infrared photographs.