Back and Forth, 1986

Jean Mandeberg
(American, born 1950)

Location: Public Health Laboratories, Shoreline

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Back and Forth are a pair of abstract aluminum sculptures created by artist Jean Mandeberg for the Public Health Laboratories. She considers the sculptures "satellites" that share similar forms and conceptual references. Mandeberg cut shapes into the aluminum sheeting – some were left empty and others were filled with aluminum screening.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Department of Social and Health Services.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Jean Mandeberg's mixed-media sculptures explore craft, folk art, and games with an emphasis on color, material, and form.
Mandeberg is Professor Emeritus at The Evergreen State College. She has served as a board member for the Olympia Artspace Alliance and as a commissioner for the Washington State Arts Commission. She is based in Olympia, Washington.

ARTWORK DETAILS

Material Category	Sculpture - coated metals
Medium	Anodized aluminum and painted aluminum screen
Dimensions	Two sculptures, 7 ft x 6 ft x 10 ft and 7 ft x 16 ft x 10 ft
ID Number	WSAC1986.027.00A-B
Acquisition Method	Site responsive commission
Artist Location	Washington, United States

Location Information

Agency	Department of Health
Artwork Location	Public Health Laboratories Main entrance on concrete, West of entrance on grassy area near lunchroom
WA County	King
Placement	Exterior
Site Type	State Agency
Address	1610 NE 150th St. Shoreline, WA 98155
Geo. Coordinates	47.737864, -122.310592
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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Back and Forth, 1986

Jean Mandeberg (American, born 1950)

Location: Public Health Laboratories, Shoreline

ARTWORK DETAILS

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