After Rain, 1998

Lang Wei
Chinese (born 1959)

Location: Northwood Middle School, Renton

About the Artwork

The landscape After Rain by artist Liang Wei uses color and composition to investigate how nature evokes human emotion. He refers to his painting style as "altered realism."

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

About the Artist

Artist Liang Wei creates paintings that explore the color relationships and the quality of light found in the Pacific Northwest landscape.

Born in Sichuan, China, Liang Wei began studying art as a child, and went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts and Master of Arts in Printmaking from the Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts. In 1989, he moved to Seattle as a visiting scholar at the University of Washington's Audio-Visual Education Center for two years. He lives and works in Bothell, Washington.

Material Category	Painting - paint on fabric
Medium	Oil paint on canvas
Dimensions	21 1/2 in x 25 1/2 in
ID Number	WSAC1998.158.000
Acquisition Method	Direct purchase
Artist Location	Washington, United States

Agency	Kent School District
Artwork Location	Northwood Middle School Library.
WA County	King County
Placement	Interior
Site Type	Public School
Address	17007 SE 184th St. Renton, WA 98058
Geo. Coordinates	47.436688, -122.114433
Before Visiting	Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access.
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After Rain, 1998

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