David Govedare
David Govedare | |
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| Born | 1950 |
| Died | 2021 |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States of America |
| Occupation | Artist |
David Govedare (1950 – 2021) was an American artist.[1] He is best known for his public semi-abstract steel sculptures and monuments which are primarily located within the Pacific Northwest. Govedare is known for his unique art style which fuses Native American themes with large metal sculptures.[2] Govedare frequently appeared on television, featuring on shows such as PBS Northwest Profiles[3] and was interviewed by Eric Johnston.[4]
Life
Govedare spent most of his adult life working on some of Washingtons best known sculptures[5] He lived in Chawelah WA, spending a decade constructing a strawbale house. Govedere had one son.[6]
Notable works
Grandfather Cuts Loose the Ponies is a significant monument that depicts 15 life-size steel horses which appear to be galloping across a ridge above the Columbia River. According to the The Seattle Times, It is estimated to be passed by over 5 million people yearly and is considered to be one of Washington states most-seen public artworks.[7]
'The Joy of Running Together' (also known as the Lilac Bloomsday Run), a group of steel runners, created to celebrate the Lilac Bloomsday Run (annual race through Spokane, Washington).[8] 'Guardians of the Lake', a large feather monument, situated on Northwest Boulevard gateway into Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.[9]
'Spirit of the Northwest' wall sculpture at Rogers High School. [10]
'From Shadows and Imagination Into Reality' which depicts the original 12 Sisters who formed Holy Family Hospital.[11]
References
- ↑ "Artist Collection". ArtsWA. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ↑ "Obituary: The life and art of David Govedare". Spokesman.com. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ Northwest Profiles: David Govedare, retrieved 2022-10-06
- ↑ EHwildHORSESpkg, retrieved 2022-10-06
- ↑ "Obituary: The life and art of David Govedare". Spokesman.com. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ "Obituary: The life and art of David Govedare". Spokesman.com. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ "Local News | All the pretty horses of Vantage are only half done | Seattle Times Newspaper". web.archive.org. 2018-06-16. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ↑ "Stories behind the people who inspired Bloomsday runner statues". krem.com. May 2, 2019. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ↑ "City of Coeur d'Alene - Public Art Northwest Boulevard". www.cdaid.org. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ↑ "Obituary: The life and art of David Govedare". Spokesman.com. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ "Obituary: The life and art of David Govedare". Spokesman.com. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
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