Category North Campus Sculptures
Ellen Harrington, John Milodragovich, Riley Begin, Annie Kim The Flank of Western Mia Westerlund Roosen, Flank II 1978 From a first glance, it is hard to discern what Mia Westerlund’s intentions were with this sculpture. Mia’s sculpting style is essentially… Continue Reading →
Video Presentation by: Allison Jensen, Simon Butz, and Philip Chernitsky
For Handel ~ Mark di Suvero Mackenzie Dexter, Isaac Lowe-Anker, El Warren -Background- Mark di Suvero was born in China in 1933, and later immigrated to the US, where he received his education in philosophy at University of California, Berkeley…. Continue Reading →
These photos represent the visually striking qualities in Flank II. The texture of the copper warped by the natural environment shows hues of brown and bright blue and reflect a perfect beauty. The geometric shape draws the viewer in with… Continue Reading →
Angles on Bay View Station George Trakas is an artist that turns outdoor urban space into an inviting arena for human interaction. The spaces are often unpleasant and the original architecture does not incorporate the landscape to be viewed and… Continue Reading →
By Rachael Buselmeier, Ryan Olson, Riley Simon Bloc In 1966, Western Washington University held a sculpture contest revolving around using found objects. Steve Tibbetts, a student at the time, entered with ‘Scepter’. When he won first place, Western purchased the… Continue Reading →
ABOUT: “Sculpture can be a vital force in our everyday life if projected into communal usefulness.” – Noguchi Skyviewing Sculpture, though a very modern looking piece, was created at the height of postmodern conceptual art in 1969, where the… Continue Reading →
History of artist: George Trakas grew up in Quebec Canada, received his bachelor’s degree in art history, and later became an environmental sculptor. His artwork is mostly contemporary art that he specifically creates depending on the location that he is… Continue Reading →
The Artist: Isamu Noguchi was an acclaimed sculptor, with his work encaptured all over the world. Noguchi was Asian-American, born to an American mother and Japanese father in 1904. He was an international artist who traveled extensively throughout his life…. Continue Reading →