Powder, 1975

Richard Wilson
American (born 1944)

Location: Pierce College - Fort Steilacoom, Lakewood

About the Artwork

Powder is part of artist Richard Wilson's "River Series," created between 1974 and 1975. This piece features three subtly distinct shades of lavender. The minimal abstract composition plays with the interaction of geometric forms.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Pierce College District.

About the Artist

Richard Wilson is a Redding, California-based artist. He creates minimal abstract paintings that play with color and spatial relationships. He notes, "My work is informed by a kind of equilibrium between what I see as 'human nature' and 'landscape nature.'"
Wilson is a Professor Emeritus of Art at Shasta College in Northern California. He holds Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from California State University, San Jose.

Material Category	Painting - paint on fabric
Medium	Acrylic paint on canvas
Dimensions	2 ft x 3 ft
ID Number	WSAC1978.078.000
Acquisition Method	Direct purchase
Artist Location	California, United States

Agency	Pierce College District
Artwork Location	Pierce College - Fort Steilacoom Cascade Building, room 368.
WA County	Pierce County
Placement	Interior
Site Type	College
Address	9401 Farwest Dr. SW Lakewood, WA 98498
Geo. Coordinates	47.171983, -122.570918
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Powder, 1975

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