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Artwork copyright David Green. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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Artwork copyright David Green. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Rolling Wapatolian Finger Zither, 1983
David Green
(American, born 1951)
Location: Satus Elementary School, Wapato
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Rolling Wapatolian Finger Zither is a mixed media sculpture created by artist David Green for Wapato Elementary School. He conceived of this sculpture as a "fantasy musical instrument." The design, with a curved neck and a wheel at one end, whimsically expands on the form of a guitar.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Wapato School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist David Green creates mixed-media sculptures and paintings that explore the relationship between destruction and creation.
David Green received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Ohio Wesleyan University. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Washington in Seattle in 1978. He served as a Assistant Professor of Art at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Western Washington, from 1979 to 1982, among other teaching positions.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Cedar and walnut wood, painted canvas, bronze fittings and cable, and bicycle wheel |
| Dimensions | 6 ft 6 in x 19 ft 6 in x 12 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1982.106.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Wapato School District |
| Artwork Location | Satus Elementary School Library for Satus ES and Camas ES |
| WA County | Yakima |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 910 S. Camas Wapato, WA 98951 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 46.439325, -120.419969 |
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