_Edited.jpg)
Artwork copyright Joseph Mannino. Photo courtesy of the artist.
_Edited.jpg)
Artwork copyright Joseph Mannino. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Façade, 1979
Joseph Mannino
(American, born 1950)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Façade is part of artist Joseph Mannino's body of works informed by classical architecture. Carved from wood, half of the piece depicts a spiral staircase, while the other side presents a cross-section of carved spaces. He notes that his use of architectural imagery stems from its symbolic relationship to "the order, values, politics, and ambitions of a society."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Department of Social and Health Services.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Joseph Mannino creates sculptural artworks that investigate proportion and symbolism. He works mainly with clay, creating large-scale ceramic sculptures.
Mannino received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Knox College in Illinois, and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Southern Illinois University. He taught ceramics at Carnegie Mellon University for 35 years (1986-2021).
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | High-fire ceramic and epoxy cement |
| Dimensions | 9 ft x 4 ft 6 in diameter |
| ID Number | WSAC1983.091.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Pennsylvania, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Washington State Arts Commission |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site. |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.041975, -122.901474 |
| 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 |