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Artwork copyright William Moore. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
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Artwork copyright William Moore. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
Artwork copyright William Moore. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2023.
Gas Works, 1979
William Moore
(American, born 1945)
Location: Sumas Elementary, Sumas
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist William Moore created the curved forms of Gas Works by "turning" the wooden pieces on a lathe. Named for the Seattle park located at the site of the Seattle Gas Light Company, the sculpture's form resembles the old gas plant's structures.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Nooksack Valley School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Oregon-based artist William Moore creates mixed media sculpture using lathe-turned elements that combine wood, metal, ceramic, and fiber materials. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in design from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1967. He went on to receive a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from the the University of Michigan in 1971.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - wood |
| Medium | Oak and cocobola woods |
| Dimensions | 6 3/4 in x 11 1/8 in x 9 1/2 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1982.088.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Oregon, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Nooksack Valley School District |
| Artwork Location | Sumas Elementary Library, On top of a bookshelf |
| WA County | Whatcom |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 1024 Lawson St Sumas, WA 98295 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 48.994212, -122.260532 |
| Before Visiting | Some 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. |
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