Young Hemlock, 2006

Vaughn Bell
American (born 1978)

Location: Elk Ridge Elementary, Buckley

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Young Hemlock by Vaughn Bell is part of a series of drawings that are portraits of trees. She notes "This is a young hemlock tree that I got to know quite well for a time. I have depicted it alone, outside of the forest, similar to how a human portrait might be painted. While in this drawing it is shown as a small tree, just like in our family photos we can think about how it has changed over the years and is now much taller."

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Artist Vaughn Bell’s work focuses on human interactions with places, natural forces, and other species. She examines the complexities and paradoxes in these interactions. Her artworks include ecological artworks, public art, performance-based and participatory artworks, sculpture, drawings, videos, and installations. Her art practice also includes public art planning and writing, and teaching. Vaughn Bell teaches at the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington, Tacoma campus. She earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston, Massachusetts, and an undergraduate degree from Brown University, Rhode Island. She lives in Seattle, Washington.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategoryWork on paper - mixed media
MediumGouache paint, conté crayon, and pencil on paper
Dimensions30 in x 22 in
ID NumberWSAC2021.019.002
Acquisition Method
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
Agency
Artwork LocationElk Ridge Elementary
Hallway
WA CountyPierce
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address340 White River Park Rd.
Buckley, WA 98321
Geo. Coordinates47.166531, -122.01685
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