Muscle Ligament Study, 2018

Pieter VanZanden
(American)

Location: Peninsula College, Port Angeles

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist Pieter VanZanden created Muscle Ligament Study using unexpected materials. Twigs form the ligaments of a human hand, bounded together with zip ties and wire.

Curator Kathleen Garrett selected this artwork as part of a curated collection for Peninsula College in Port Angeles. The artworks installed in the Allied Health Building emphasize bright colors and unusual materials. This building is used for Nursing and Early Childhood Education programs.

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Northwest artist Pieter VanZanden creates sculptures from a variety of media. His work explores changes in the environment due to ‘‘technology, pollution, overpopulation, and government control.”

ARTWORK DETAILS
MediumTwigs, zip ties, wire, recyclable materials, and cedar wood
Dimensions13 in x 13 in x 7 in (overall)
ID NumberWSAC2019.015.000
Acquisition MethodCurated Selection
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencyPeninsula College
Artwork LocationPeninsula College
Allied Health Building, 1st floor, South wall
WA CountyClallam
PlacementInterior
Site TypeCollege
Address1502 East Lauridsen Blvd.
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Geo. Coordinates48.099674, -123.413978
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