Iridaea, 1976

Parks Anderson
(American, born 1942)

Location: Orchard Heights Elementary, Port Orchard

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with South Kitsap School District.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Artist Parks Anderson creates sculptures and installations in a variety of media. He received his Master of Fine Arts in sculpture from the University of Washington in 1973. Anderson worked closely with artist Dale Chihuly from the 1980s until the early 2020s, when he returned to his own studio practice on Fox Island in the Puget Sound.

ARTWORK DETAILS
MediumAcrylic and cast resin
Dimensions35 in x 12 in diameter (approximately)
ID NumberWSAC1976.058.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington
Location Information
AgencySouth Kitsap School District
Artwork LocationOrchard Heights Elementary
Library
WA CountyKitsap
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address2288 Fircrest Drive SE
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Geo. Coordinates47.527447, -122.599832
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