The Tunnel Garden, 1986
Richard Posner
(Nationality unknown, born 1949, died 2011)
Location: University of Washington, Seattle
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
The Tunnel Garden is an acoustic tile, wood trellis, and sound installation. Late artist Richard Posner created this piece for the University of Washington. The tunnel installation connects the University Hospital to the Triangle Parking Garage. It simulates an urban aviary, featuring birdcalls by species indigenous to the Pacific Northwest. Posner worked collaboratively with the tunnel architects and designers, as well as artist Ginny Ruffner, to create this piece.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with University of Washington.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Richard Posner (1949-2011) created community-based, public artworks while also balancing a studio art-making practice. A true citizen of the world, he is known in the Pacific Northwest for the years he spent making art in Seattle in the 1980s.
Posner received a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Chico in 1973. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree from California College of Arts and Crafts in 1976.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Sculpture - stone / ceramics / terracotta |
Medium | Environmental sculpture with tile and mixed media |
Dimensions | 9 ft x 16 ft x 100 ft |
ID Number | WSAC1983.196.000 |
Acquisition Method | Curated Selection |
Artist Location | Arizona, United States |
Location Information
Agency | University of Washington |
Artwork Location | University of Washington UW Medical Center, Tunnel to Triangle parking garange, Near NE Pacific St. and Montlake Blvd NE |
WA County | King |
Placement | Exterior |
Site Type | University |
Address | 15th Ave. NE, between NE Pacific St. and NE 45th St. Seattle, WA 98195 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.649923, -122.305805 |
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