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Artwork copyright Fred Sodt. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
Homage to the Phone, 1989
Fred Sodt
(American, born 1949)
Location: Tacoma Community College, Tacoma
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Homage to the Phone is a still-life painting by artist Fred-Sodt which uses light and shadow to create a realistic illusion of volume and space. Sodt notes that he composed the objects in this piece to "trigger memories and the imagination" in the viewer.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Lake Washington School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Bellingham, Washington-based artist Fred Sodt creates realistic still-life paintings.
Sodt received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Washington University in Bellingham (Northwestern Washington) and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Central Washington University in Ellensburg. He has taught art at Skagit Valley College, Whatcom Community College, and other institutions around Washington State.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Oil paint on linen on Masonite board |
| Dimensions | 28 1/8 in x 30 in x 1 1/4 in (strainer) |
| ID Number | WSAC1995.279.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Tacoma Community College |
| Artwork Location | Tacoma Community College Building 7, Library, Room 170, West wall |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | College |
| Address | 6501 S 19th St. Tacoma, WA 98466 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.246660, -122.524178 |
| 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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