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Artwork Information

Artist:

Carolyn Krieg 

Date:

1995

Media:

Altered Chromogenic Photographic Print

Size:

38 1/4" x 47 1/2"

Location:

Cannell Library (LIB) Second Floor—Internal Wall 

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 description:

Fountainhead #3 is part of artist Carolyn Krieg's series of works that explore myth, memory and psyche. The richly layered composition was created by combining and overlaying Polaroid film with digitally manipulated photographs and drawing. Many photographs from this body of work were captured during the artist's travels in Southeast Asia.

Acquisition Information:

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Clark College. WSAC1996.089.000

Geo Coordinates:

45.635438, -122.650832

Related Links:

https://www.arts.wa.gov/artwork/?request=record;id=2614;type=101