Artwork copyright Jean Whitesavage and Nick Lyle. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Stacey McRae.
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Artwork copyright Jean Whitesavage and Nick Lyle. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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Artwork copyright Jean Whitesavage and Nick Lyle. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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Artwork copyright Jean Whitesavage and Nick Lyle. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Jean Whitesavage and Nick Lyle. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Stacey McRae.
Artwork copyright Jean Whitesavage and Nick Lyle. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Stacey McRae.
Artwork copyright Jean Whitesavage and Nick Lyle. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Stacey McRae.
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Artwork copyright Jean Whitesavage and Nick Lyle. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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Artwork copyright Jean Whitesavage and Nick Lyle. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Jean Whitesavage and Nick Lyle. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Proscenium Flowers, 2005
Jean Whitesavage and Nick Lyle
Jean Whitesavage (American, born 1960); Nick Lyle (American, born 1958)
Location: South Puget Sound Community College, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Proscenium Flowers consists of five large steel flowers hanging from the ceiling in the lobby of the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts at South Puget Sound Community College in Olympia. Each element of the artwork represents a native wildflower chosen for its theatrical structure by artists Jean Whitesavage and Nick Lyle. A "proscenium" is the part of a theater stage that is in front of the curtain. The colorful opening of each blossom is like a proscenium because it forms the stage for a pollination dance.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with South Puget Sound Community College.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jean Whitesavage and Nick Lyle are an artist team who create hand-forged metal sculptures and installations for public and private spaces. Whitesavage received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from Tyler School of Art and a Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, New York State. Lyle received a Bachelor of Arts from Williams College, Massachusetts, and studied glassblowing and metalwork at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, New York State.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - other metals |
| Medium | Forged and painted mild steel |
| Dimensions | 3 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC2003.064.00A-E |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | South Puget Sound Community College |
| Artwork Location | South Puget Sound Community College Minnaert Center for the Arts, Lobby |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | College |
| Address | 2011 Mottman Rd. SW Olympia, WA 98512 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.024671, -122.929596 |
| Before Visiting | Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access. |
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