Artwork copyright Acrylicize. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2024.
Artwork copyright Acrylicize. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2024.
Artwork copyright Acrylicize. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2024.
Artwork copyright Acrylicize. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2024.
Artwork copyright Acrylicize. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2024.
Artwork copyright Acrylicize. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2024.
Artwork copyright Acrylicize. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2024.
Artwork copyright Acrylicize. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2024.
Artwork copyright Acrylicize. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2024.
Artwork copyright Acrylicize. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2024.
Artwork copyright Acrylicize. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2024.
Artwork copyright Acrylicize. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2024.
Artwork copyright Acrylicize. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2024.
Artwork copyright Acrylicize. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2024.
Nourish / Enrich / Nurse Log, 2024
Acrylicize
Oliver Frend (); Taylor Reed (); Ian Campbell ()
Location: University of Washington, Seattle
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Nourish / Enrich / Nurse Log by Acrylicize is a sculpture that also uses the UW Health Sciences Education Building as part of the artwork. A nurse log is a fallen tree that, as it decays, provides enriching elements for seedlings to grow. This is strikingly similar to the uplifting culture of care that the UW medical programs provide to their patients and communities. The UW Health Sciences Education Building is like a nurse log: a symbolic backbone to the UW community and the growth that takes place because of it. Their culture of care is a transformative holistic approach that creates a support system and fertile ground. From this, a sculpture grows. The log-like sculpture's copper bark represents the beginnings of care, support, and new life. The giant cross sections of a tree contrast with the germinating nature of new life. The copper bark banding is also etched with images and text that relate to the other two elements of this artwork (interior and exterior murals).
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with University of Washington.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Acrylicize uses art as a vehicle for storytelling, celebrating culture and identity. They are based out of London and New York City.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Concrete with copper edge banding |
| Dimensions | 13 ft x 17 ft x 40 in (overall) |
| ID Number | WSAC2020.018.001A-E |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | New York |
Location Information
| Agency | University of Washington |
| Artwork Location | University of Washington Health Sciences Education Building, Exterior courtyard in back, 1607 NE Pacific St. |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Exterior |
| Site Type | University |
| Address | 15th Ave. NE, between NE Pacific St. and NE 45th St. Seattle, WA 98195 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.651482, -122.310599 |
| 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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