Artwork copyright Jo Fyfe. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.

Stormy Waters, 1995

Jo Fyfe
American (born 1941)

Location: Wilson Middle School, Yakima

About the Artwork

‘Stormy Waters’ is inspired by artist Jo Fyfe’s childhood experiences swimming and fishing. This painting is composed of many layered images of snakes and fish, and explores our childhood fears of “lake monsters” with humor and playfulness.

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

About the Artist

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.