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Artwork copyright Tucker Petertil. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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Artwork copyright Tucker Petertil. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
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Artwork copyright Tucker Petertil. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Spiral House, 1994
Tucker Petertil
(American, born 1948)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Spiral House is a ceramic mosaic sculpture by artist Tucker Petertil. The idea for this piece grew out of his house-shaped mosaics frames. This body of work references religious triptychs. He states, "the triptych format came from the portable shrines that traveling monks carried and could pack up easily and unfold for ceremonies and prayers as they made they pilgrimages." Building on this idea of a shrine, he extends his composition into three dimensions with Spiral House .
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Bremerton School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Olympia, Washington-based mosaic artist Tucker Petertil creates tile sculptures that explore color, structure and narrative.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - stone / ceramics / terracotta |
| Medium | Mosaic tile over wood |
| Dimensions | 11 3/8 in x 6 1/4 in x 10 1/2 in (overall) |
| ID Number | WSAC1995.365.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Washington State Arts Commission |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site. |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.041975, -122.901474 |
| 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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