Totem #1, 1981
Rod Kagan
(American, born 1940, died 2010)
Location: Washington Corrections Center, Shelton
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Totem #1 is part of artist Rod Kagan's series of tall geometric sculptures. He hand-built the sculpture in his studio, North Fork Ironworks, located in Ketchum, Idaho. He first welded the copper together then ground the welded seams smooth. He then applied a patina to color the surface of the sculpture.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Department of Corrections.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Idaho-based artist Rod Kagan (1940-2010) created abstract geometric sculptures. He designed many of his sculptures as monumental columns. Born in New Jersey, Kagan moved to Idaho in 1975 at age thirty-five, where he established his studio, North Fork Ironworks in Ketchum. He was honored with the Idaho Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts in 1990.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Medium | Copper |
Dimensions | 8 ft x 1 ft x 9 in |
ID Number | WSAC1983.140.001 |
Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
Artist Location | Idaho, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Department of Corrections |
Artwork Location | Washington Corrections Center Outside of B-building breezeway |
WA County | Mason |
Placement | Exterior |
Site Type | State Agency |
Address | 2321 W Dayton Airport Rd. Shelton, WA 98584 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.242881, -123.191234 |
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. |
Map |
Related

