Artwork copyright Charles Hannegan. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.

Artwork copyright Charles Hannegan. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2021.

Lanterns, 1981

Charles Hannegan
American (born 1946)

Location: Leota Junior High School, Woodinville

About the Artwork

This hand-built clay lantern by ceramic artist Charles Hannegan investigates the relationship between pattern and structure. Describing what motivates his creativity and his interest in clay as a material, Hannegan states "Man forms nature to recognize the process by which nature forms man."

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

About the Artist

Ceramic artist Charles Hannegan creates hand-built sculptural artworks that explore form, function, and pattern.