Artwork copyright Ries Niemi. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Ries Niemi. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Ries Niemi. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Growth, 2017
Ries Niemi
(American, born 1955)
Location: North Creek High School, Bothell
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Growth is a set of six stainless steel chairs created by artist Ries Niemi. They are part of a series of 14 chair sculptures titled ‘A Chair to Sit.’ Installed at the entrance of North Creek High School, the chairs encourage play and personal interaction. The artist describes the series as “anti-architecture intimate moments.” This set of chairs range in size, highlighting our perception of scale. Niemi notes, “The natural progression from small to large occurs in most things in nature, including, of course, people.”
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Northshore School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist and craftsman Ries Niemi creates sculptures and public installations using industrial fabrication techniques and industrial materials such as metal, wood, and plastics. He lives and works in the small town of Bow, Northwestern Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Stainless steel |
| Dimensions | Six chairs ranging in dimensions between 18 in-6 ft x 6 in-2 ft x 6 in-2 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC2016.029.002A-F |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Northshore School District |
| Artwork Location | North Creek High School South entrance |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Exterior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 3613 191st Pl SE Bothell, WA 98012 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.825961, -122.181389 |
| 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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