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Resources, 2009
Benson Shaw
(American, born 1950)
Location: Central Washington University, Ellensburg
- 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.
- ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist Benson Shaw creates sculptures and architectural installations for public places in a variety of media. He received a Bachelor of Arts in physics from Colorado College and a Master of Arts in sculpture, with a minor in art history, from the University of New Mexico.
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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