Quadrica del Sole, 1992

Carolyn Krieg
American (born 1953)

Location: Walter Strom Middle School, Cle Elum

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Quadrica del Sole is part of artist Carolyn Krieg's "Fauna" series of unique, manipulated photographs. This series is based on film the artist took while working at a wildlife rehabilitation center and at a riding school for the disabled. She notes, "In this series I was suggesting fossilized imprints from the past, or sepia images of long dead relatives."

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Interested in psyche and spirit, artist Carolyn Krieg draws her subject matter from literature, memory and dreams. Her works are composed by manipulating photo negatives and Polaroid instant film with painted and printed layers. Her world travels influence her art. Krieg studied at the University of Washington in Seattle and at Marylhurst College in Oregon. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in French from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategoryWork on paper - photograph
MediumAltered chromogenic photo print
Dimensions30 in x 40 in
ID NumberWSAC1993.056.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
Agency
Artwork LocationWalter Strom Middle School
Library
WA CountyKittitas
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address2694 State Route 903
Cle Elum, WA 98922
Geo. Coordinates47.204403, -120.973831
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