Perception and Reality, 1996

Kim Hoffman
American (born 1950)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Perception and Reality is a humorous wood sculpture created by artist Kim Hoffman. The imagery suggests a "fish tale," with a fisherman exaggerating the size of their catch. This piece is part of a body of work featuring images of salmon. Hoffman notes, "I see the salmon as an icon of life, the struggle of birth, growth, and death. The salmon image is our past, present and future. The living fish marks the progression of seasonal changes with their locations, size and condition. They are my calendar."

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Oregon-based artist Kim Hoffman creates sculptures in wood and metal. He is a professor of art at Western Oregon University in Monmouth. Hoffman received a Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Washington in Seattle.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategorySculpture - wood
MediumAlder and maple hardwoods
Dimensions2 ft 9 in x 5 ft 5 1/8 in x 5 in
ID NumberWSAC1996.051.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationOregon, United States
Location Information
Agency
Artwork LocationWashington State Arts Commission
Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site.
WA CountyThurston
PlacementInterior
Site TypeState Agency
Address711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600
Olympia, WA 98504
Geo. Coordinates47.434911, -122.278005
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