Artwork copyright John Hoge. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright John Hoge. Photo courtesy of Central Washington University - Wenatchee.

Artwork copyright John Hoge. Photo courtesy of Central Washington University - Wenatchee.

Artwork copyright John Hoge. Photo courtesy of Central Washington University - Wenatchee.

Figure with Companions, 2007

John Hoge
(American, born 1953)

Location: Wenatchee Higher Education Center, Wenatchee

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Sculptor John Hoge's interests in the innate characteristics of stone are visible in "Figure with Companions." Hoge uses the naturally-occurring shapes of columnar basalt to craft an artwork that suggests figurative forms.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Central Washington University.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Seattle-based artist John Hoge creates stone sculpture and installations for public and private spaces. He states, "Much of the work that I do strives to retain, enhance and abstract naturally-occurring shapes and lines through direct carving techniques. I then use textural gradations and stone polishes to create transitions between natural surfaces and worked surfaces." He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in landscape architecture from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has served as a guest lecturer at the University of Washington, the University of Oregon, Purdue University, and the University of Wisconsin.