Artwork copyright Blake Haygood. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Blake Haygood. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2019.

Artwork copyright Blake Haygood. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2019.

Idea for all Reasons, 2015

Blake Haygood
American (born 1966)

Location: Peninsula College, Port Angeles

About the Artwork

Idea for all Reasons is an abstract painting created by artist Blake Haygood. The composition features randomly placed, colorful geometric shapes. He notes, "My work is about entropy, disorder, randomness, decline, and unpredictability but also hope and humor. The vaguely organic/mechanical objects in my work are falling apart, but sometimes if you squint just right they might be coming together in a funny way." Curator Kathleen Garrett selected this artwork as part of a curated collection for Peninsula College in Port Angeles. The artworks installed in the Allied Health Building emphasize bright colors and unusual materials. This building is used for Nursing and Early Childhood Education programs.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Peninsula College.

About the Artist

Seattle-based artist Blake Haygood makes paintings, drawings, and prints. His work shows humor rising from disorder.