Burnt Bridge, 1988
Michael Loomis
(American, born 1952)
Location: Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary, Vancouver
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Burnt Bridge is a wooden sculpture created by artist Michael Loomis. It is comprised of three standalone forms referencing the supports of a bridge. The artwork’s title is also the name of a nearby creek that runs through the city of Vancouver, in Southwestern Washington. In 1889, a small wooden bridge was built over the creek to connect growing neighborhoods. A fire destroyed this bridge in the early 1890s, which gives the creek its name.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Evergreen School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Michael Loomis is a Seattle-based sculptor. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in sculpture from the University of Oregon in Eugene in 1975. He has served as an artist-in-residence for schools in Washington and Oregon.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Sculpture - concrete |
Medium | Concrete and ground contact treated wood |
Dimensions | 10 ft x 22 ft x 60 ft |
ID Number | WSAC1988.007.000 |
Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Evergreen School District |
Artwork Location | Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Front lawn outside main entrance |
WA County | Clark |
Placement | Exterior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 14619-A NE 49th St. Vancouver, WA 98682 |
Geo. Coordinates | 45.657210, -122.522381 |
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