Fibonacci Echoes, 2014
Dan Corson
(American, born 1964)
Location: University of Washington - Bothell, Bothell
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Dan Corson's Fibonacci Echoes is an outdoor installation of overlapping concentric rings that call to mind echoes and raindrops. Comprised of 424 blue solar LED lights, the installation is organized according to the Fibonacci sequence. In mathematics, the Fibonacci sequence is a pattern of numbers where each number is the sum of the two numbers before it. The Fibonacci sequence can be seen in many forms and patterns in nature, such as a nautilus seashell, a sprouting fern frond, flower petal patterns, storm clouds, and more. The Fibonacci sequence was also influential to the architecture of the nearby Discovery Hall, located on the Bothell Campus of the University of Washington.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with University of Washington.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Dan Corson works in Seattle, creating environments through use of Art, Theatrical Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Magic. He is best known for his use of light. His work asks the viewer to be a participant. By exploring his background in theater, Corson aks questions on the human experience.
Corson earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama with an emphasis in design from San Diego State University. He earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in Sculpture from the University of Washington, Seattle.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Sculpture - interactive / technology / kinetic |
Medium | LED solar lighting and stainless steel |
Dimensions | 6 ft x 120 ft x 61 ft |
ID Number | WSAC2013.006.001 |
Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
Artist Location | Hawaii, United States |
Location Information
Agency | University of Washington |
Artwork Location | University of Washington - Bothell Discovery Hall, Exterior plaza, Descending concrete platforms |
WA County | King |
Placement | Exterior |
Site Type | University |
Address | 18115 Campus Way NE Bothell, WA 98011 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.759270, -122.191224 |
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