Artwork copyright George Radebaugh. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Ballerina 1, 2000

George Radebaugh
American (born 1950)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

About the Artwork

The overlapping, shimmering CDs (compact discs) that comprise George Radebaugh's Ballerina 1 sculpture suggest fish scales. His abstracted composition suggests the splash after a dive into water. Copper tubing represents what is below the water line. The color and light of this artwork changes constantly with the viewer's perspective. This artwork is part of his series of CD sculptures showing “that beautiful work can be made with everyday materials.”

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Washington State Arts Commission.

About the Artist

Artist and musician George Radebaugh creates playful sculptures and large-scale installations comprised entirely from compact discs. He is based in Port Townsend, on the Olympic Peninsula in Northwestern Washington.