Artwork copyright Benson Shaw. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Linda Hamilton/Photonuvo, 2010.
Artwork copyright Benson Shaw. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Linda Hamilton/Photonuvo, 2010.
Artwork copyright Benson Shaw. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Linda Hamilton/Photonuvo, 2010.
Artwork copyright Benson Shaw. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Linda Hamilton/Photonuvo, 2010 (detail).
Artwork copyright Benson Shaw. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Linda Hamilton/Photonuvo, 2010 (detail).
Artwork copyright Benson Shaw. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Linda Hamilton/Photonuvo, 2010 (detail).
Resources, 2009
Benson Shaw
(American, born 1950)
Location: Central Washington University, Ellensburg
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Benson Shaw installed 166 glass mosaic "dots" throughout Dean Hall at Central Washington University where their blue color add to the architectural "river" designed into the space.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Central Washington University.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist Benson Shaw creates sculptures and architectural installations for public places in a variety of media. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in physics from Colorado College and a Master of Arts degree in sculpture and art history from the University of New Mexico.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - glass |
| Medium | Duragrout disks with glass shard mosaic and zinc rings |
| Dimensions | 166 parts, 4 in x 4 in each |
| ID Number | WSAC2007.030.001 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Central Washington University |
| Artwork Location | Central Washington University Interior and exterior of Dean Hall, Along the "river" walkway, Concentrated at East entrance |
| WA County | Kittitas |
| Placement | Exterior |
| Site Type | University |
| Address | 400 East University Way Ellensburg, WA 98926 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.003944, -120.541394 |
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