Scope, 1990

Robert Teeple
(American, born 1941)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Scope is part of artist Robert Teeple's series of electronic sculptures. Featuring a grid of 256 LED lights, the viewer activates the sculpture using an on/off switch. The light grid then displays one of a sequence of 32 patterns programmed by the artist.

Robert Teeple created this series for Multiples: The Sciences and Art (1991), an exhibition of ten microcollections commissioned to tour Washington State school districts. The microcollections offer different perspectives of ten artists exploring ideas and issues related to science, and ask students to re-consider assumed and widely accepted aspects of science.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Multiples: The Sciences and Art Collection.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Seattle-based artist Robert Teeple works with electronics, music, lights, and animation. He creates electronic animations, installations, and sculptures that investigate creative and scientific processes. He notes, "I was influenced by Frankenstein and the whole idea of being a mad scientist — 'It's ALIVE!!' "

Teeple grew up in Detriot and was fascinated with building radios and transmtting sound. He went to art school in Portland, Oregon and has been based in Seattle since the 1970s.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategorySculpture - interactive / technology / kinetic
MediumElectronics, wood, aluminum, and Plexiglas
Dimensions15 in x 12 in x 5 in
ID NumberWSAC1990.086.000
Acquisition MethodSite responsive commission
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencyWashington State Arts Commission
Artwork LocationWashington State Arts Commission
Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site.
WA CountyThurston
PlacementInterior
Site TypeState Agency
Address711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600
Olympia, WA 98504
Geo. Coordinates47.041975, -122.901474
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