Artwork copyright Douglas Hansen. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Douglas Hansen. Original 1980 installation. Photo courtesy of the artist (black and white photo).

Artwork copyright Douglas Hansen. Original 1980 installation. Photo courtesy of the artist (black and white photo).

New Wave One and New Wave Two, 1979

Douglas Hansen
American (born 1949)

Location: Gig Harbor High School, Gig Harbor

About the Artwork

New Wave One and New Wave Two are stained glass panels created by artist Douglas Hansen for Gig Harbor High School. Installed in two windows in the main entrance, he created the panels using hand-blown glass. He notes, "Highlight color of light blue and brown amber was used to accent curved shapes. The windows denote breaking waves in an abstract form."

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

About the Artist

Douglas Hansen is a Seattle-based glass artist. He creates site-specific installations, working closely with architects and designers. He was born in Christchurch, New Zealand. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the University of Washington in Seattle in 1975. He studied at Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Northwestern Washington, with several master glass artists.