Artwork copyright Connie Ritchie. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Colleen Chartier.

Artwork copyright Connie Ritchie. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Colleen Chartier.

Artwork copyright Connie Ritchie. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Colleen Chartier.

Artwork copyright Connie Ritchie. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Colleen Chartier.

Artwork copyright Connie Ritchie. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Colleen Chartier.

Artwork copyright Connie Ritchie. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Colleen Chartier.

Artwork copyright Connie Ritchie. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Colleen Chartier.

Untitled, 1989

Connie Ritchie
American (born 1954)

Location: Orting High School, Orting

About the Artwork

Artist Connie Ritchie created a series of six hand-colored photographic murals to highlight Orting High School's past, present, and future. Sepia-toned family snapshots represent the past, brightly colored images the present, and black and white silhouetted images represent the future. The images are meant to inspire the Orting community to strive for their goals and to enjoy the process of learning and working. Many of the figures and silhouettes were taken of the school's students, parents, and teachers.

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

About the Artist

Northwest artist Connie Ritchie creates hand-painted, still-life photographs that explore themes of life and death, identity, and nature. She received an Associate of Applied Science degree in Commercial Photography from Seattle Central College.