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Artwork copyright Benson Shaw. Photo courtesy of Central Washington University, by Richard Villacres.

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Resources, 2009

Benson Shaw
(American, born 1950)

Location: Central Washington University

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

These eight vase-shaped sculptures hold silhouette cutouts of natural and cultural resources within. Silhouettes include: Lomatium root and plant, a Great Horned Owl, a map of 1855 Yakama Federation Territory boundary and a hand, dancers, faces, a sunburst, clouds, a storm and landscape components.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Central Washington University.

ARTWORK DETAILS

Material Category: Sculpture - mixed media
Medium: Stainless steel, glass shard mosaic, duragrout, and acrylic light diffuser
Dimensions: dimensions variable
ID Number: WSAC2007.030.002A-H
Acquisition Method: Site responsive commission
Artist Location: Washington, United States

LOCATION INFORMATION

Agency: Central Washington University
Artwork Location: Central Washington University
Exterior of Dean Hall, outside east entrance along walkway
WA. County: Kittitas
Setting: Exterior
Site Type: University
Address: 400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7523
Geo. Coordinates: 47.003782 | -120.541185

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