Artwork copyright Diane Bonciolini and Gregg Mesmer. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Diane Bonciolini and Gregg Mesmer. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Diane Bonciolini and Gregg Mesmer. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Diane Bonciolini and Gregg Mesmer. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Diane Bonciolini and Gregg Mesmer. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Diane Bonciolini and Gregg Mesmer. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.
Artwork copyright Diane Bonciolini and Gregg Mesmer. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.
Artwork copyright Diane Bonciolini and Gregg Mesmer. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Visualize, 2012
Diane Bonciolini and Gregg Mesmer
Diane Bonciolini (American, born 1950); Gregg Mesmer (American, born 1953)
Location: Midway Elementary School, Des Moines
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Diane Bonciolini and Gregg Mesmer's Visualize installation helps students at Midway Elementary School think about and imagine a world beyond their own. It is comprised of a cast glass earth and five aluminum clouds. The artwork is designed to be welcoming, give hope, provoke thinking, encourage learning and creativity, while addressing healthy living, strength, and beauty in diversity. The artist team notes that human beings have a natural desire to belong: “Visualizing where we come from, who we are, and who we want to become is a lifelong search.” The cloud sculptures feature inspirational quotes and related imagery from writers and thinkers past and present about self-discovery, wonder, and acceptance.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Highline School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Bainbridge Island-based artists Diane Bonciolini and Gregg Messmer work in glass. Their techniques include fused glass murals, stained glass architectural treatments, and concrete with embedded glass. They have attended Pilchuck Glass School (Stanwood, Northwestern Washington), Penland School of Crafts (North Carolina), and Pratt Fine Arts Center (Seattle, Washington).
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - glass |
| Medium | Cast glass and aluminum |
| Dimensions | Dimensions variable: "World" 4 ft 7 in x 5 ft 5 in and "Clouds" 32 in x 3 ft 10 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2011.018.00A-F |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Highline School District |
| Artwork Location | Midway Elementary School SW wall of main entrance (Part A, world), NE hallway (Parts B-F, clouds) |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 22447 24th Ave S Des Moines, WA 98198 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.400008, -122.303254 |
| 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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