Artwork copyright Dan Corson. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Dan Corson. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Dan Corson. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Dan Corson. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Dan Corson. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Dan Corson. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Dan Corson. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Dan Corson. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Luminous Reeds, 2010
Dan Corson
(American, born 1964)
Location: Cavelero Mid High School, Lake Stevens
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Dan Corson invites the viewer to interpret Luminous Reeds . Is it water with twisting, grassy reeds, or could it be shooting stars in the night sky? Luminous Reeds is inspired by the marshy, reedy areas that act as the transition between land and water. It symbolizes how high school also marks the transition between being a child and an adult. Corson considered the prow of a ship working its way through that area of reeds, before hitting land, that murky transition area. The reeds are also organized in the patterns of celestial constellations.
The 19 feet high by 17 ½ feet wide sculptural installation is made of one hundred and eighty 1-to-6-foot-long fluorescent yellow-green acrylic rods that are attached to a cobalt blue painted wall. The fluorescent rods appear to be electrified and glowing even in the daytime. At night, it is illuminated with ultraviolet lighting.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Lake Stevens School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Dan Corson works in Seattle, creating environments through use of Art, Theatrical Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Magic. He is best known for his use of light. His work asks the viewer to be a participant. By exploring his background in theater, Corson aks questions on the human experience.
Corson earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama with an emphasis in design from San Diego State University. He earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in Sculpture from the University of Washington, Seattle.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - interactive / technology / kinetic |
| Medium | Sintra board, acrylic glaze, aluminum Z clips, and lights |
| Dimensions | 23 ft x 20 ft x 4 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC2007.051.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Hawaii, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Lake Stevens School District |
| Artwork Location | Cavelero Mid High School Main entrance, Wall facing glass enclosure |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 8220 24th Street Lake Stevens, WA 98258 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.973249, -122.121736 |
| 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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