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Artwork copyright Robert Rigg. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
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Artwork copyright Robert Rigg. Original 1980 installation. Photo courtesy of the artist (black and white photo).
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Artwork copyright Robert Rigg. Original 1980 installation. Photo courtesy of the artist (black and white photo).
Castle, 1979
Robert Rigg
(Nationality not provided)
Location: Riverside Elementary, Chattaroy
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Robert Rigg created this whimsical ceramic castle for Riverside Elementary School. He built the castle using slabs of stoneware clay. He fired the castle in a kiln, leaving a natural clay finish. Installed in the entrance hallway, it encourages imaginative play by Riverside students.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Riverside School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Robert Rigg is a Tukwila, Western Washington-based artist.
Rigg's birthdate and further biographical details are not known to us. If you can add to this information, please contact us at collections@arts.wa.gov.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - stone / ceramics / terracotta |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 5 ft x 2 ft x 2 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC1979.024.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Riverside School District |
| Artwork Location | Riverside Elementary Entrance foyer |
| WA County | Spokane |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 3802 E. DeerPark-Milan Rd. Chattaroy, WA 99003 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.966534, -117.356190 |
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