Ocean - Portland, Oregon
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howarthe
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Swimmers and bathers have long been subjects of George Johanson's artwork. These murals are painted on tiles at the outdoor community pool at Peninsula Park.
Waymark Code: WM8N62
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 04/22/2010
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This lovely pair of murals is located high on the wall at the pool of the Peninsula Park Community Center. The following is from the database of the Regional Arts and Culture Council of Portland, Oregon.
Artist: George Johanson, American, born 1928
Title: Ocean
Date: 1998
Medium: Italian porcelain tiles
Discipline: ceramics
Dimensions: 4’ x 20’ (48” x 229”)
Funding Source: Percent for Art - City of Portland
Location: Peninsula Park Community Center, Parks and Recreation
Swimmers and bathers have long been subjects of my artwork. I hope the figures in these murals interact with people in the real pool, and keep them company.
City: Portland, Oregon
Location Name: Peninsula Park Community Center
Artist: George Johanson
Date: 1998
Media: Italian porcelain tiles
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