The Torch: A Northwest Fire Theft, 2013
Steve Gardner
(American, born 1968)
Location: South Puget Sound Community College, Olympia
- ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Steve Gardner's "The Torch" is a Puget Sound version of the Prometheus myth, symbolizing the quest for knowledge. Included in the cast glass are references to curriculum taught at South Puget Sound Community College.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with South Puget Sound Community College.
- ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based ceramic artist Steve Gardner creates relief and free standing sculptures, as well as other three-dimensional artworks in a variety of media.
ARTWORK DETAILS
- Material Category
Sculpture - glass
- Medium
Laser cut aluminum and kiln cast glass
- Dimensions
26 ft x 27 ft x 1 in
- ID Number
WSAC2012.020.000
- Acquisition Method
Site responsive commission
- Artist Location
Washington, United States
LOCATION INFORMATION
- Agency
South Puget Sound Community College
- Artwork Location
South Puget Sound Community College
Building 22, north bay curtain wall- WA County
Thurston
- Setting
Interior
- Site Type
College
- Address
2011 Mottman Rd SW
Olympia, WA 98512-6292- Geo. Coordinates
47.023496 | -122.929896
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