Artwork copyright Harold Balazs. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Harold Balazs. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Harold Balazs. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Harold Balazs. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Harold Balazs. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Harold Balazs. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Harold Balazs. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Harold Balazs. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Circle of Friends, 1999

Harold Balazs
American (born 1928, died 2017)

Location: Mt. Spokane High School, Mead

About the Artwork

Circle of Friends is comprised of five sculptures created by artist Harold Balazs. Each piece features exuberant abstract forms composed from a different type of metal. This one is made of ground aluminum. The sculptures are placed in Mt. Spokane High School's courtyard, encouraging friendly gatherings within the space.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Mead School District.

About the Artist

Celebrated Spokane, Washington-based artist Harold Balazs (1928-2017) created abstract sculptures and public art installations in a variety of materials.
Born in Ohio, Harold Balazs's family moved to Spokane in the 1940s. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1951 from Washington State College (now Washington State University) in Pullman, Eastern Washington. Many of his works are prominently featured in Spokane's public spaces. He was honored with a Washington State Governor's Arts and Heritage Award in 1988. Balazs continued to produce artworks into his late eighties, saying "I make stuff because it's better than not making stuff."