Cosmos, 1985

Alison Johnston
American (born 1956)

Location: Friday Harbor Elementary, Friday Harbor

About the Artwork

Artist Alison Johnston created the painting Cosmos as part of a body of works inspired by her home on the San Juan Islands and rural life in the Pacific Northwest. She notes that the title refers to "both the brilliant magenta flowers which I cultivate, as well as the interdependent nature of all living creatures on earth."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with San Juan Island School District.

About the Artist

Painter Alison Johnston creates still life, landscape and narrative paintings inspired by the northwest environment and her travels abroad.

Johnston was born in Massachusetts and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Cornish Institute in Seattle in 1981. She is based on San Juan Island, in North Puget Sound, Western Washington.

Material Category	Work on paper - painting
Medium	Acrylic paint on rag paper
Dimensions	31 in x 31 in
ID Number	WSAC1986.061.000
Acquisition Method	Direct purchase
Artist Location	Washington, United States

Agency	San Juan Island School District
Artwork Location	Friday Harbor Elementary Intermediate hall, Across from gym door.
WA County	San Juan County
Placement	Interior
Site Type	Public School
Address	95 Grover St. Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Geo. Coordinates	48.528024, -123.014916
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Cosmos, 1985

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