Artwork copyright James Pink. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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Artwork copyright James Pink. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
Dawn, 1986
James Pink
American (born 1945)
Location: Ridgetop Middle School, Silverdale
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Dawn is a stylized drawing by artist James Pink. The imagery features a billboard illuminating a lone wolf walking on a highway. The artist uses rich colors and shadows to intensify the mood of the composition. He notes, "The wolf represents nature; the road and sign are icons representing that which is controlled by man."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with .
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Nevada-based artist James Pink creates narrative paintings, drawings, and prints. He has served as professor of art at the University of Oklahoma, Norman and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in education and a Master of Arts degree in art from Northern Illinois University. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of South Florida.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - drawing |
| Medium | Pastel on paper |
| Dimensions | 44 in x 30 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1989.031.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Nevada, United States |
Location Information
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| Artwork Location | Ridgetop Middle School |
| WA County | Kitsap |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 10600 Hillsboro Dr. NW Silverdale, WA 98383 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.658564, -122.668296 |
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