Artwork copyright Selene Santucci. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Some Kind of Memory, 1983
Selene Santucci
American (born 1950)
Location: Creston School, Creston
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Selene Santucci painted Some Kind of Memory using a technique called scumbling. In this process, she layered dark paint over a light background to create the impression of a storming sky. She notes that this painting seeks to capture the "feeling that one gets through contact with nature—to capture the vastness, power, and emotion inspired by the natural scene."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with .
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Selene Santucci lives and works in the Palouse region of Eastern Washington. Her paintings combine abstract elements with imaginative forms and vibrant colors. Santucci received Bachelor of Arts and Master of Sciences degrees from Washington State University in Pullman, Eastern Washington, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. She went on to earn her Master in Fine Arts degree from Washington State University in 1983. She taught in the Washington State University art department from 1986 to 1998.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Oil paint on canvas |
| Dimensions | 5 ft 5 in x 5 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC1987.051.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | |
| Artwork Location | Creston School Counseling room |
| WA County | Lincoln |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 485 SE E Street Creston, WA 99117 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.755003, -118.520033 |
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