The Discoverer, 2000

Brad Rude
(American, born 1964)

Location: Central Washington University, Ellensburg

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist Brad Rude's cast bronze sculpture The Discoverer shows a single goat balancing a tower of objects on its head. The surface of the goat and the objects represent education in a variety of ways: such as a lightbulb, woolly mammoth, telescope, paintbrush, brick, amphora jug, apple, and more. Rude notes, "I portray animals in situations that mimic our own lives. The animals are a stand in for us."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Central Washington University.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Eastern Washington artist Brad Rude creates narrative sculptures that feature various animals in playful, symbolically rich compositions. He notes, "I portray animals in situations that mimic our own lives. The animals are a stand in for us."

Rude studied at the Maryland Institute College of Art and at Central Washington University in Ellensburg. He lives and works in Walla Walla, Southeastern Washington.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategorySculpture - uncoated ferrous metals
MediumCast bronze
Dimensions16 ft x 5 ft x 2 ft
ID NumberWSAC1998.011.000
Acquisition MethodSite responsive commission
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencyCentral Washington University
Artwork LocationCentral Washington University
Black hall atrium
WA CountyKittitas
PlacementInterior
Site TypeUniversity
Address400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Geo. Coordinates47.001927, -120.538810
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