Category South Campus Sculptures (Pg 2)
Fred Bassetti an artist and famous architect resided here in Washington from 1997-2013, and died at the age of 96. He was a driven individual, who first received his bachelor’s degree from University of Washington in 1942; right after… Continue Reading →
About the Sculpture: The original intent of Bigger Big Chair was to resemble knowledge, chairs are often associated with learning. “Chosen to represent Western’s future Academic Instructional Center”, a quote from www.westernfrontonline.net. The “Bigger Big Chair” was David Ireland’s last… Continue Reading →
Situated among the trees of South Campus, along E College Way, a striking form sticks out like a beacon or sign; it’s stark white color and sharp geometric shape contrast with that of the soft emerald green trees and brush… Continue Reading →
Rain Forest By James Fitzgerald Information Collected and Compiled by: Abigail Thomas, Natasha Scandiffio, and Sandy Nhan Rain Forest Photos Initial Reaction I always remember passing by some kind of sculpture with a fountain near the Recreational Center. The… Continue Reading →
Scott Burton was best known for creating work that was a balance between art and furniture while forming a new kind of functional public sculpture. “Two-Part Chairs, Right Angle Version (A Pair)” is a marbled sculpture, literally in 2 combined… Continue Reading →
“Chairs are often seen as seats of knowledge since most education is received while sitting in a classroom” – Sarah Clark-Langager The Path To The Bigger Big Chair The Artist David Ireland was born in the town of Bellingham, Washington in… Continue Reading →
Fast Facts: Untitled by Ulrich Rückriem Created in 1989 Gifted to WWU in 2005 Minimalistic/Process Art Ulrich Rückriem is a German artist born in Dusseldorf. He would later move to Düren, where he’d work as an apprentice stonecutter. Eventually he… Continue Reading →
When walking into the courtyard of the Fairhaven Complex here on campus, one may notice the pond, or the students hammocking by the trees on the lawn. But the one unmistakable landmark that catches the eye and holds its gaze… Continue Reading →
Located behind the Communications Building in south campus, Manus by Magdalena Abakanowicz sends out a discrete but powerful message to its viewers about how they are all connected to nature. At first glance, it may seem like a strange sculpture… Continue Reading →