Artwork copyright Sonja Blomdahl. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Dean Davis.
Artwork copyright Sonja Blomdahl. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Dean Davis.
Artwork copyright Sonja Blomdahl. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Dean Davis.
Artwork copyright Sonja Blomdahl. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Dean Davis.
Artwork copyright Sonja Blomdahl. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Dean Davis.
Artwork copyright Sonja Blomdahl. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Sonja Blomdahl. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Sonja Blomdahl. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.
Synergy, 2014
Sonja Blomdahl
(American, born 1952)
Location: Westwood Middle School, Spokane
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Capturing the variations and vibrancy of natural sunlight, these blown glass panels by artist Sonja Blomdahl are installed at Spokane's Westwood Middle School, in Eastern Washington. The title Synergy refers to the local and school community that is greater than the sum of its parts. The Greek word "syneria" means "working together."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Cheney School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based glass artist Sonja Blomdahl creates contemporary fine art objects. She uses a traditional Venetian glass blowing technique in which multiple glass elements are fused together.
Blomdahl began glassmaking as an undergraduate student during the 1970s. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in ceramics from Massachusetts College of Art (Boston) in 1974. She has taught at Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Northwestern Washington, Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Maine, and the Appalachian Center in Tennessee.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - glass |
| Medium | Blown glass, zinc, lead came |
| Dimensions | 17 ft x 15 ft x 2 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2014.002.00A-H |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Cheney School District |
| Artwork Location | Westwood Middle School Hallway between front lobby and gym |
| WA County | Spokane |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 6120 S. Abbott Road Spokane, WA 99224 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.596894, -117.487350 |
| 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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