Cultural House of Cards, 2014

David Franklin
(American, born 1972)

Location: Green Hill School, Chehalis

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Each card has a "duty to uphold its corner of the structure or the whole thing will be scattered around and it too will fall… The images represent the strength of the individual and rebirth and beauty, and also the beauty of pattern and structure and ancient places and ancestors." – David Franklin, artist

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Department of Social and Health Services.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

David Franklin creates public art in a variety of styles and materials, including metal, glass, and wood. He seeks to create an instant connection between the viewer and his art. Franklin is a non-Native artist, and some of his artworks are influenced by Native American Northwest Coast styles.

Franklin grew up in Denver, Colorado, and started his art career with graffiti. In the early 1990s, he moved to the Pacific Northwest. He began a ten-year apprenticeship with non-Native artist and carver Duane Pasco, who has made the study of Indigenous artistic traditions of the Northwest Coast his life’s work. Franklin learned graphic and sculptural skills, and he gained experience with large-scale art fabrication and installation. He lives and works in Indianola, on the Kitsap Peninsula in Western Washington.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategorySculpture - coated metals
MediumAluminum and epoxy paint
Dimensions14 ft x 7 ft x 3 1/2 ft
ID NumberWSAC2012.030.000
Acquisition MethodSite responsive commission
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencyDepartment of Children, Youth, and Families
Artwork LocationGreen Hill School
Courtyard, Near western-most dormitory
WA CountyLewis
PlacementExterior
Site TypeState Agency
Address375 SW 11th St
Chehalis, WA 98532
Geo. Coordinates46.649178, -122.961416
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