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Artwork copyright Kirk Pedersen. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
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Artwork copyright Kirk Pedersen. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
They Call It Paradise, 1982
Kirk Pedersen
American (born 1959)
Location: Pateros School, Pateros
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
They Call It Paradise is a watercolor painting by artist Kirk Pedersen. It is part of his series of plant and flower paintings, created in Hawaii. He notes, "The subject was magnified and I utilized a close-up viewpoint and a cropped composition to add interest. The colors were heightened, the contrasts amplified and diagonal shapes and forms were employed to create a more dynamic artwork."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with .
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Kirk Pederson creates expressive paintings of urban and natural landscapes. He studied at the University of Colorado and the University of Nebraska. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Midland College in Nebraska. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree from Claremont Graduate University in California.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - painting |
| Medium | Watercolor paint on rag board |
| Dimensions | 32 in x 46 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1984.079.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | California, United States |
Location Information
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| Artwork Location | Pateros School Junior High School, Hallway |
| WA County | Okanogan |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 344 West Beach St. Pateros, WA 98846 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 48.051957, -119.906422 |
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