Artwork copyright Katy Stone. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Katy Stone. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Katy Stone. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Katy Stone. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Katy Stone. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Katy Stone. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Katy Stone. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Falls, 2016

Katy Stone
(American, born 1969)

Location: Westview Elementary School, Spokane

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Falls by artist Katy Stone is inspired by “the vital element of water" and the spectacular waterfalls and power of the Spokane River. The sculpture is made of lightweight, hand-painted and laser-cut aluminum shapes in shades of green and teal found in the waters at Bowl and Pitcher in nearby Riverside State Park. Katy Stone notes that all together the layered pieces suggest "a cascading river of water, bending and descending with the stairway" that is an active and forward-moving force, but not quite chaotic.

Westview Elementary was designed to be a sanctuary for students, and to reflect the spirit of the natural world around it. Artist Katy Stone's two sculptures add to this connection to the surrounding world. The artworks are designed to represent life energy, movement, and flow. The artworks also represent the relationship of separate pieces to a whole, and the individual to the group. The partner artwork “Ray” symbolizes "the reach and the illumination of education."

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Seattle-based artist Katy Stone creates painted sculptural assemblages and installations for public spaces. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Iowa State University and a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting from the University of Washington in Seattle.