Artwork copyright James Deitz. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright James Deitz. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Red River, 1990

James Deitz
American (born 1958)

Location: Mount Baker Middle School, Auburn

About the Artwork

Red River is an abstract painting by artist James Deitz. The title references the geographical area where the artist grew up and the colors and forms represent the emotion, passions, and sense of confinement he recalled from his experiences in high school.

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

About the Artist

James Deitz creates expressive abstract and figurative paintings.
Deitz completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting and drawing from the University of North Dakota, and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Washington in Seattle.