RICHARD GILKEY, 1943

  • One of the most famous people to attend BHS
  • Associated with great artists such as Mark Tobey, Morris Graves & Guy Anderson
  • Marine in WWII
  • Opened a studio in Pioneer Square
  • After getting to know Pablo Picasso, he found his interest lay in painting nature
  • 1990 Osaka Triennale Exhibition grand prize – competition drew 30,000 entries from 60 countries
  • “Journey” painting hung over entrance to the library
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