Artwork copyright Jo Fyfe. Photo courtesy of the artist.

In Grandpa's Time, 1992

Jo Fyfe
American (born 1941)

Location: Pioneer Valley Elementary, Spanaway

About the Artwork

In Grandpa's Time is a mixed media painting by artist Jo Fyfe that layers handmade paper, a silkscreened image of the artist's grandfather, and painted with acrylics. The imagery explores stories of Fyfe's grandfather's youth in Arizona.

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

About the Artist

Jo Fyfe explores color, texture, and narrative using a variety of materials and found objects.

Born in Omak, Northeastern Washington, non-Native artist Jo Fyfe's artworks are influenced by the heritage of Native American cultures of the interior Pacific Northwest. She earned a Master in Fine Arts degree from Washington State University in Pullman, Eastern Washington, and taught art for many years at Spokane Falls Community College. She is based in Spokane, Eastern Washington.