Landed Bridge Series, 1979

Thomas Lindsey
(American, born 1941, died 2017)

Location: Spokane Community College, Spokane

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Landed Bridge Series is a large-scale sculpture created by artist Thomas Lindsey for Spokane Community College. He composed the sculpture in three pieces, arranged in a group. The strong geometric forms and parallel planes play with our perceptions. At some angles, the group appears connected. At other angles, you can see that the elements are distinctly separate.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Spokane Community College.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Northwest artist Thomas Lindsey (1941-2017) was a sculptor, architect, and musician. His work is heavily influenced by childhood memories of the huge steel mills and the many bridges around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he grew up. He lived and worked on Guemes Island in North Puget Sound, Western Washington, for over forty years.

Lindsey studied architecture at the University of Kentucky and the University of Oklahoma, before receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Kansas City Art Institute in 1967. He worked a variety of jobs including in construction and as a welder, teacher, and architectural draftsman.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategorySculpture - uncoated ferrous metals
MediumWeathering steel plate
Dimensions20 ft x 17 ft x 9 ft
ID NumberWSAC1979.006.000
Acquisition MethodSite responsive commission
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencyCommunity Colleges of Spokane
Artwork LocationSpokane Community College
Lawn directly west of building 7
WA CountySpokane
PlacementExterior
Site TypeCollege
Address1810 N Greene St.
Spokane, WA 99217
Geo. Coordinates47.674828, -117.359216
Before VisitingSome 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.
Map