Artwork copyright Suzanne Lee. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Suzanne Lee. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Suzanne Lee. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Suzanne Lee. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Suzanne Lee. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).

Nest, 2008

Suzanne Lee
American (born 1945)

Location: Fern Hill Elementary School, Tacoma

About the Artwork

Artist Suzanne Lee presents her Nest relief sculpture as a "safe haven where the young are nurtured and encouraged to discover themselves. The birds in flight represent the students' personal growth, independence and endless possibility." The central element shows a nest with birds. As students make their way up the main stairs to classrooms, they are joined by more elements of the artwork, several birds in flight who have just left their home.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Tacoma Public Schools.

About the Artist

Portland, Oregon-based sculptural artist Suzanne Lee creates large scale and public art installations using glass and metal to explore light, form, and metaphor.