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Artwork Information

Artist:

Rex Silvernail 

Date:

Unknown

Media:

Sculpture made of wood and paper. 

Size:

 

Location:

Cannell Library (LIB) Hanging in front stairwell from the second floor 

About the Artist: 

Silvernail (1941-2013) was born in Tacoma, Wash. He earned his MFA from Northern Illinois University and later received a Fulbright Scholarship to attend the Kitanmax School of Northwest Coast Indian Art–the first non-Native person to do so–where he learned traditional methods for manipulating wood. He became known for an artistic style that blended contemporary Western techniques with ancient traditions of craftsmanship, creating works that emphasized his interest in environmentalism and world peace.

Artwork description:

Sculpture inspired by Rex’s granddaughter Shilo Silvernail. It represents happiness and potential.

Acquisition Information:

In fall 2012, friends of the late Rex Silvernail approached Clark College about receiving one or more of his artworks. Silvernail, an accomplished sculptor, had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and wanted to ensure that his art would be kept available to the public after his death. Clark is among many institutions that stepped forward to house his work; others include the Portland Art Museum, Hallie Ford Museum, Maryhill Museum, Fort Vancouver Historic Reserve, and the Fort Vancouver Regional Library.

Related Links:

https://news.clark.edu/2014/01/new-art-donations-in-the-library/