Artwork copyright Sam Kimura. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Layered Mountains, 1986

Sam Kimura
American (born 1928, died 1996)

Location: Artz-Fox Elementary School, Mabton

About the Artwork

Photographer Sam Kimura (1928-1996) captured the majestic landscape of Alaska's Denali National Park in Layered Mountains. The image was taken using a large format view camera, which Kimura noted "forces me to work slowly and deliberately, contributing to a more intense seeing experience and attention to detail."

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

About the Artist

Sam Kimura (1928-1996) was a master photographer, based in Anchorage, Alaska. The son of one of the first Japanese immigrant families to settle in Anchorage, his life and work were influential to the community. Kimura taught at the University of Alaska at Anchorage for many years.