South Dakota Arts Council
Pierre, SD
The SDAC is a state government grantmaking agency supported by the State of South Dakota, through the Dept. of Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Message
“I am enthralled with the beautiful skies in South Dakota. Having been born and raised in northeastern South Dakota, I became aware at an early age of the vastness of the landscape. To me, this is what sets this state off from other states. My goal in this painting was to show the activity on so many farms in the summer and fall — the hottest time of the year.
There is a promise of rain.”
- Doris Symens-Armstrong
- Hot Afternoon, 2014
- Oil paint on canvas
- Framed: 24 x 24 in (60.96 x 60.96 cm)
Doris Symens-Armstrong received a Bachelor of Arts degree in art education from Northwestern College in Orange City, IA. She was responsible for starting the art program for grades 1-12 at the school in George, IA. Doris was influenced by Oscar Howe, the Impressionists, and her creative parents. Her mother would lie in the grass with her children, encouraging them to watch the sky. Doris’ mother also made clay for her children and worked with them to make flowers and animals.
- Current Location: Dolly-Reed Plaza Building - South Dakota Department of Tourism - 711 E Wells Ave Pierre, SD 57501 (google map)
- Collections: Art For State Buildings
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