Centennial Bell Garden Benches, 1993
David Mahler
(American, born 1944)
Location: Washington State Convention Center, Seattle
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Centennial Bell Garden Benches are a series of fives benches located at the Washington State Convention Center. Artist David Mahler combined bell yokes and other bell parts with found seating, including a tractor seat, wooden plans, and padded chair seats. He created the benches from materials left over from his 1989 installation, Centennial Bell Garden. This installation displayed 39 different historical bells from each Washington County in celebration of the state's centennial.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Washington State Convention and Trade Center.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
David Mahler is a composer, artist, and writer. A long-time Seattle resident (1972-2005), he has composed music for Richard Hugo House, the Olympia Chamber Orchestra, and the Georgetown Steamplant. He served as founder and musical director of the Volunteer Park Conservatory Orchestra from 1990 to 1997. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia University in 1967. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree from the California Institute of the Arts in 1972. He currently lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Sculpture - coated metals |
Medium | Bell yokes, wheels, stanchions, clappers, and found seating materials |
Dimensions | Five benches, dimensions variable |
ID Number | WSAC1992.200.00A-E |
Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
Artist Location | Pennsylvania, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Washington State Convention Center |
Artwork Location | Washington State Convention Center 3rd floor, Behind escalators |
WA County | King |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | Other |
Address | 705 Pike Street Seattle, WA 98101 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.610792, -122.331693 |
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