Wahitis
Commissioned by the Washington State Arts Commission for Wahitis Middle School, Othello, WA, 2012
The project consists of six mixed media panels along the main school corridor. The panels depict the formation and development of the area. Each panel has a “basalt” column imbedded, reflecting the geological character of the area. Silhouettes of children playing, flying birds, leaping salmon and lava animals activate the spaces between the panels.
View of left corridor
Further view of left side of corridor
View of right side of corridor
"Fire" depicting the volcanic formation of the Othello area.
"Flood" Depicting the Missoula floods which formed the pothole lakes near Othello
"Wanapum" depicting the Native Americans who living along the nearby Columbia River
"Pioneers" depicting the coming of the railroad to the town
"Abundance" depicting the agricultural basis of the region
"Imagination" depicting the natural beauty of the area