Artwork copyright Steve Jensen. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.

Artwork copyright Steve Jensen. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Second Wave, 1988

Steve Jensen
(American, born 1955)

Location: Yakima Valley College - Grandview, Grandview

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

The power and beauty of the sea as a wave hits the shore inspired artist Steve Jensen's bronze sculpture Second Wave . The composition highlights the curving flow and movement of water. The artist notes, "The Sea is ingrained in my heritage. My Norwegian father, and his father before him, were fishermen. I grew up on and around the water. The sea is likewise a part of our collective heritage. It is the life force in our world."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Yakima Valley Community College.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Seattle-based artist Steve Jensen creates carved wooden and metal sculptures. Growing up on his father's fishing boat, his artworks are influenced by Norwegian carving, boat-building, and fishing traditions. He notes, "I come from a long tradition of Norwegian fishermen and boat builders. The chisels I use have been passed from my grandfather to my father to me. The craftsmanship of my work speaks to the universality and the timelessness of carving."