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Artwork copyright Ted Jonsson. Photo courtesy of Lynda Rockwood.
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Artwork copyright Ted Jonsson. Photo courtesy of Lynda Rockwood.
Untitled, 1978
Ted Jonsson
(American, born 1933, died 2015)
Location: South Puget Sound Community College, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
This large scale steel sculpture is part of late artist Ted Jonsson's body of abstract sculptures that investigate geometric forms. This trapezoid shape is composed of skewed angles and explores concepts of illusion, balance, and perspective. Jonsson notes that the basis of his work is "using less to achieve more, a refined simplicity of form devoid of ambiguity."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with South Puget Sound Community College.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Ted Jonsson (1933-2015) created sculptures for public spaces, and was an active advocate for public art. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from University of California, Davis, and studied sculpture and architecture at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he received his Master of Fine Arts degree in 1965.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Weathering steel |
| Dimensions | 13 1/2 ft x 13 1/2 ft x 8 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC1978.036.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | South Puget Sound Community College |
| Artwork Location | South Puget Sound Community College On Circle Drive, Near Building 25 |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Exterior |
| Site Type | College |
| Address | 2011 Mottman Rd. SW Olympia, WA 98512 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.023401, -122.929007 |
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