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Artwork copyright Richard La Londe. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.
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Artwork copyright Richard La Londe. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.
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Artwork copyright Richard La Londe. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.
Garden of Life, 2000
Richard La Londe
(American, born 1950)
Location: Ptarmigan Elementary, Orting
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Richard La Londe's method involves painting with colorful ground glass, and he is one of the pioneers in using ground, fused, and slumped glass in art. Of his work he says, "I enjoy creating colorful fused glass murals that cause chuckles, smiles, and thoughtful reflection."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Orting School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based glass artist Richard La Londe creates elaborate glass murals and objects composed of symbolic pictorial narratives and colorful forms. His work has been exhibited and commissioned internationally.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - glass |
| Medium | Fused glass |
| Dimensions | 8 ft 6 in x 7 ft 2 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2000.002.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Orting School District |
| Artwork Location | Ptarmigan Elementary Above lobby doorway to library |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 805 Old Pioneer Way NW Orting, WA 98360 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.104543 | -122.218983 |
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