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Artwork copyright Geoffrey Pagen. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
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Artwork copyright Geoffrey Pagen. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
Wall Relief, 1985
Geoffrey Pagen
(American, born 1951)
Location: Rocky Ridge Elementary, Graham
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
With 23 individual ceramic elements, the linear sculpture Wall Relief is part of artist Geoffrey Pagen's investigation into abstract geometric forms, glazed and unglazed surfaces, and the interaction of color. Each ceramic component was fired using a "Raku" technique, in which unglazed areas turn gray and black from smoke.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Bethel School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Portland, Oregon-based artist Geoffrey Pagen creates ceramic wall-relief sculptures characterized by their geometric forms, rich surfaces, and vibrantly colored glazes.
Pagen received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Western Washington. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree in ceramics from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in 1975.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - stone / ceramics / terracotta |
| Medium | Glazed ceramic |
| Dimensions | 2 ft x 28 ft x 3 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1985.093.00A-W |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Oregon, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Bethel School District |
| Artwork Location | Rocky Ridge Elementary Main hallway |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 6514 260th St. East Graham, WA 98338 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.019846, -122.345453 |
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