ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Jack Archibald created the stained-glass window Meteor by arranging glass shards into an abstract composition. It is part of a body of work that combines geometric and organic shapes to explore stylized and animated symbols. When viewing this piece, Archibald asks you to “think of the universe as if viewed through a microscope.” He notes, "just as light metamorphoses through the day, the windows too have a kinetic energy"
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Spokane School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Glass artist Jack Archibald uses light to animate the colors and abstract shapes in his stained glass artworks. In his own words, "As a stained glass artist, I work with light. Glass is uniquely interactive with light, its transitions, its intensities, its colors. Throughout the day, a window constantly undergoes transformation. The changing light animates the glass."
Archibald earned a Bachelor of Arts degree (1972) from the University of Wisconsin. In 1981, he established the private studio called "Revisionary Glassworks" on Camano Island, on North Puget Sound, Western Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Medium | Glass and wood |
Dimensions | 38 in x 38 in |
ID Number | WSAC2000.025.000 |
Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Spokane Public Schools |
Artwork Location | North Central High School Library, East window |
WA County | Spokane |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 1600 N. Howard St. Spokane, WA 99205 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.671807, -117.419816 |
Before Visiting | Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access. |
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