Rain Dragon, 1983

Roger Berry
(American, born 1950)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Rain Dragon is an abstract, kinetic sculpture created by artist Roger Berry. It is comprised of a series of nine rain-collecting pans, which catch rain then tip forward to spill water in a cascading motion down the pans and rocks below.

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

San Francisco-based artist Roger Berry creates site-specific sculpture that relate to and interact with natural elements. Born in Chico, California, In 1972, He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in sculputre from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California.

ARTWORK DETAILS
MediumStainless steel sheet and tube
Dimensions10 ft x 8 ft x 6 ft
ID NumberWSAC1982.119.000
Acquisition MethodSite responsive commission
Artist LocationCalifornia, United States
Location Information
AgencyWashington State Arts Commission
Artwork LocationWashington State Arts Commission
Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site.
WA CountyThurston
PlacementExterior
Site TypeState Agency
Address711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600
Olympia, WA 98504
Geo. Coordinates47.041975, -122.901474
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