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Artwork copyright Steve Gardner. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
La Espina, 1998
Steve Gardner
(American, born 1968)
Location: North Whidbey Middle School, Oak Harbor
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
La Espina is a terra cotta relief sculpture by artist Steve Gardner. The title translates to the "The Thorn" and is displayed alongside a paired sculpture titles La Zarzamora which translates to "The Blackberry." Gardner describes these pieces as analogies for the duality of life, noting "as in the berry patch, it seems the sweetness is there for the taking as long as one doesn't get too careless."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Oak Harbor School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist Steve Gardner creates relief and free-standing sculptures out of architectural terra cotta clay and other materials. His artworks often focus on the human figure, surface pattern, and a sense of story.
Gardner received his Bachelor of Arts degree in art and biology from St. Olaf College in Minnesota and his Master of Fine Arts degree in ceramics from Central Washington University in Ellensburg.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - stone / ceramics / terracotta |
| Medium | Terracotta, engobes, and glazes |
| Dimensions | 18 in x 11 in x 2 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1998.048.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Oak Harbor School District |
| Artwork Location | North Whidbey Middle School Office, Conference area |
| WA County | Island |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 67 NE Izett St Oak Harbor, WA 98277 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 48.299567, -122.647865 |
| 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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