Symphony in Five Movements - Swimmer, 2009
Ken Turner
(American, born 1951)
Location: Washington State School for the Blind, Vancouver
- ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Symphony in Five Movements - Swimmer is part of a suite of five interactive sculptures created by artist Ken Turner for the Washington State School for the Blind. He created the five figures to celebrate sports activities popular with blind athletes. They celebrate the grace and tenacity of the school's community. At the base of each sculpture, Turner installed metal poles that create a tone when struck with a cane. Each sculpture creates a different tone. Together the sculptures engage sight, sound, and touch.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Washington State School for the Blind.
- ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist Ken Turner creates photographs and metal sculptures. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota in 1977. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from the University of Washington in Seattle in 1991. He has served as an instructor for the University of Washington and City University.
ARTWORK DETAILS
- Material Category
Sculpture - other metals
- Medium
Stainless steel
- Dimensions
19 in x 66 in x 20 in
- ID Number
WSAC2008.007.005
- Acquisition Method
Site responsive commission
- Artist Location
Washington, United States
LOCATION INFORMATION
- Agency
Washington State School for the Blind
- Artwork Location
Washington State School for the Blind
Recreation/Fitness Center walkway- WA County
Clark
- Setting
Exterior
- Site Type
State Agency
- Address
2214 E 13th St.
Vancouver, WA 98661- Geo. Coordinates
45.631632 | -122.647585
To report an error or provide additional information, please contact us at collections@arts.wa.gov.