Out of the Box, 2023

Volkan Alkanoglu

Location: University of Washington - Bothell, Bothell

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Out of the Box by Volkan Alkanoglu celebrates creativity and the boundless possibilities of thinking outside of conventional limits. This colorful artwork, located at the heart of the shared UW Bothell and Cascadia College campus, is a visual reminder of the transformative power of imagination and innovation. The sculpture is shaped like an upward- and outward-expanding box, made of hundreds of small, painted aluminum pieces.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with University of Washington.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Volkan Alkanoglu creates public art that explores materials, technology, and how humans interact in public spaces. He is based in the Pacific Northwest, in Portland, Oregon. Art installations by Alkanoglu can be found across the U.S.

ARTWORK DETAILS
MediumPainted aluminum
Dimensions14 ft 8 in x 10 ft 4 in x 11 ft 2 in
ID NumberWSAC2021.010.000
Acquisition MethodSite responsive commission
Artist LocationOregon, United States
Location Information
AgencyUniversity of Washington
Artwork LocationUniversity of Washington - Bothell
South of Innovation Hall (INV), In bioswale green area, 18330 110th Ave. NE
WA CountyKing
PlacementInterior
Site TypeUniversity
Address18115 Campus Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011
Geo. Coordinates47.760202, -122.193183
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