Artwork copyright David H. Wilson. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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Artwork copyright David H. Wilson. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
Electric Oak, 1988
David H. Wilson
American (born 1945)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
About the Artwork
Artist David Wilson's photograph Electric Oak captures the intense colors and shadows of dusk. The composition highlights the chaotic branches of a leafless oak tree, set against the background of a glowing hillside, lit by the setting sun. Of his work, Wilson notes, "I am drawn to compositions in which the natural beauty also incorporates some element of ambiguity, mystery or even confusion."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Washington State Arts Commission.
About the Artist
Northwest photographer David H. Wilson, Jr. creates abstracted landscape compositions that explore manipulated perspectives. This composition style allows the viewer to remove "a startling and original scene from its surroundings."Wilson grew up in northern Ohio and earned a law degree from the University of Wisconsin. In 1974, he moved to Portland, Oregon, where he practiced law. He has had a lifelong interest and love for birding, canoeing, rafting, and the outdoors.
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