Artwork copyright Peter Reiquam. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Peter Reiquam. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).

Artwork copyright Peter Reiquam. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).

Artwork copyright Peter Reiquam. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).

Artwork copyright Peter Reiquam. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).

Artwork copyright Peter Reiquam. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Fruit Crates for Kids – Cajas de Frutas para Niños, 2022

Peter Reiquam
(American, born 1959)

Location: Robert Lince Early Learning Center Preschool and Kindergarten, Selah

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist Peter Reiquam's Fruit Crates for Kids – Cajas de Frutas para Niños sculpture represents the bountiful harvest grown and processed in the Yakima Valley of Central Washington. The names of the different fruits and colors are presented in both Spanish and English, reflecting the dual language mission of Lince Kindergarten.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Selah School District.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Seattle-based artist Peter Reiquam creates imaginative and interactive sculptures for public spaces. He states, "I strive to create durable, well-crafted and meaningful works that speak to the uniqueness of each site and to do so with a balance of humor, elegance and sophistication."

Reiquam earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Washington in Seattle and a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from Yale University in Connecticut. He served for six years on the King County Public Art Commission and has taught extensively throughout his career.