Vertigo @ Washington State Arts Commission

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Vertigo, a simulataneous color intaglio, is featured in the exhibition Washington’s State Art Collection, co-organized by the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) and the Washington Center for the Performing Arts in Olympia. The exhibition is on view at the Washington Center through February 29, 2016.

The exhibition highlights 40 years of the State Art Collection and includes artworks that demonstrate the quality and diversity of the Collection.

The exhibition is open to the public by appointment from noon to 4 pm, Monday-Friday and to ticket holders during performances hosted by the Washington Center. Call ahead to ensure access: 360-753-8585. Should you not have a chance to visit, but are interested in seeing more artworks in the State Art Collection, check out My Public Art Portal (arts.wa.gov) to view artwork acquisitions from the past decade.

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Moving Water…or…water, water, everywhere…

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Moving Water…or…water, water, everywhere…

Last winter we fired up the old e420 for another road trip heading south on I-5, negotiating torrential rains and pounding winds all through Washington and Oregon. Wind advisories in Northern California had reduced traffic while the constant rains kept the wipers going full-time. At the time I posted a couple of short videos to share Continue reading →

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Paris

Our thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, Parisians, the French, and everyone who values liberté, égalité, fraternité.

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Meeting Oliver Sacks

With the passing this week of the multi-talented Oliver Sacks, I’m remembering an evening in January 2001 when he gave a talk as a distinguished guest at the university where I was a member of the faculty. I attended his talk and the reception following – as you would imagine, it was a very well attended event. At the reception I was visiting with an artist and friend from Seattle, Wesley Wehr, who asked rather casually if I’d like to meet Mr. Sacks. Continue reading →

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