Artwork copyright Douglas Senft. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Large Leaf 4, 1991

Douglas Senft
(Canadian, born 1950, died 2012)

Location: Department of Natural Resources - South Puget Sound Regional Office, Enumclaw

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Inspired by the forms, patterns, and structures of the natural world, late artist Douglas Senft created Large Leaf 4 from welded steel. He referred to this series of sculptures as "artifacts of nature" and chose to use materials that "have an implied permanence that contrasts to the ephemeral nature of the sources of imagery. It is my intent this contrast will draw attention to the preciousness and precariousness of these resources."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Department of Natural Resources.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Late artist Douglas Senft (1950-2012) created public sculptures, architectural accessories, and art furniture fabricated from welded steel. Senft's sculptures are inspired by the natural landscapes. He noted, "I work from my responses to the various environments around me; from the intimacy of the flora, the vastness of geography, to the sound of the wind through the cottonwood."

Senft graduated from the Vancouver School of Art (now known as the Emily Carr University of Art and Design) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, in 1972.