ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Forces of Nature Chairs are a series of four chairs created by artist Reis Niemi. Each chair features a design centered on the world's basic forces. The designs include electricity, gravity, light, and magnetism. Niemi notes, "I was working on another chair, a portrait of Isaac Newton, and it gave me the idea to do these. Actually, all of these forces can be related to each other through mathematical equations, some of them solved by Isaac Newton, some by later scientists such as Einstein."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Mukilteo School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist and craftsman Ries Niemi creates sculptures and public installations using industrial fabrication techniques and industrial materials such as metal, wood, and plastics. He lives and works in the small town of Bow, Northwestern Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Sculpture - coated metals |
Medium | Hand-bent, plasma cut, and powder coated steel |
Dimensions | Four chairs, 38 in x 16 in x 16 in each |
ID Number | WSAC2000.067.000 |
Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Mukilteo School District |
Artwork Location | Kamiak High School East campus, Hallway, 1st floor |
WA County | Snohomish |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd Mukilteo, WA 98275 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.900728, -122.301924 |
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