ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Transcendence is a mixed media sculpture by artist Amy Roberts that explores themes of fragility and healing. She notes "The plate glass in the piece is visually fractured and suggests destruction, but is held in place by a burned wood structure which supports the glass and lends integrity once again to the broken shards. I am concerned with the concept that things may be fractured and weak, but simultaneously maintain their wholeness and resilience."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with North Seattle Community College.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist Amy Roberts combines glass elements with various metals and materials to produce abstract sculptures that explore light, form, and symbol. She studied at the Cleveland Institute of Art and Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Northwestern Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Sculpture - glass |
Medium | Mixed media glass sculpture with wood, glass, sticks, and paint |
Dimensions | 4 ft 6 in x 2 ft x 9 in |
ID Number | WSAC1992.172.000 |
Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | North Seattle College |
Artwork Location | North Seattle College College center building, 1st floor |
WA County | King |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | College |
Address | 9600 College Way North Seattle, WA 98103 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.699187, -122.334201 |
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