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Law, Carolyn,
Zimmer, Robert,
Kato, Charlie,
Jackson, Clifford,
Arai/Jackson Architects,
Abstract -- Geometric
Architecture -- Domestic
Allegory -- Arts & Sciences
Outdoor Sculpture -- Washington -- Seattle
Architectural component
Sculpture
Fencing Treatment, (sculpture).
Artist:
Law, Carolyn, 1951- , sculptor.
Zimmer, Robert, architect.
Kato, Charlie, architect.
Jackson, Clifford, architect.
Arai/Jackson Architects, architectural firm.
Title:
Fencing Treatment, (sculpture).
Other Titles:
Broad Street Substation, (sculpture).
Dates:
1985.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Vinyl covered cyclone fencing.
Dimensions:
Approx. H. 10 ft. x W. 75 ft.
Inscription:
unsigned
Description:
Chain link fence surrounding a three-sided electrical substation with layers of suspended screen behind. The screens are colored red, yellow and green and have various geometric shapes and patterns which can be seen through the fence. Patterns include lightning bolts and abstract houses with electricity running to them. Also included in the installation are cut-out shapes in a pre-existing concrete wall to allow pedestrians to view into the substation's interior areas.
Subject:
Abstract -- Geometric
Architecture -- Domestic -- House
Allegory -- Arts & Sciences -- Industry
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Washington -- Seattle
Architectural component
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of Seattle, Seattle Arts Commission, 312 1st Avenue North, Seattle, Washington 98109
Located Broad Street Substation, Broad Street & Taylor Avenue, Seattle, Washington
Remarks:
The installation was funded by Seattle City Light One Percent for Art. The design team for the installation included Law, architects from the firm of Arai/Jackson Architects, and City Light engineers. The project was commissioned when the Broad Street Substation was renovated and expanded in 1982.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Washington survey, 1995.
Rupp, James, "Art in Seattle's Public Places", Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1992, pg. 129.
Seattle Arts Commission's "Fieldguide to Seattle's Public Art", 1991, pg. 52, 114.
Illustration:
Image on file.
Seattle Arts Commission's "Fieldguide to Seattle's Public Art", 1991, pg. 115.
Note:
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Repository:
Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Control Number:
IAS WA000514
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