Artwork copyright Spike Mafford. Photo courtesy of the artist.

The Bend, 1996

Spike Mafford
American (born 1963)

Location: Naches Valley Middle School, Naches

About the Artwork

The Bend was taken by photographer Spike Mafford at a farmhouse in the Methow Valley of northern Washington. The title refers both to the bend of the Twisp River visible in the image, and to a method of twisting the camera to bring into focus only certain parts of the composition.

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

About the Artist

Seattle-based artist Spike Mafford composes documentary, landscape and still life photographs taken around the globe.