Artwork copyright John Hoge. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright John Hoge. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright John Hoge. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright John Hoge. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright John Hoge. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.

Post Tensioned Obelisk, 2003

John Hoge
American (born 1953)

Location: Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Kirkland

About the Artwork

Sculptor John Hoge's interests in the innate characteristics of stone are visible in Post Tensioned Obelisk. The obelisk sculpture (along with a separate fountain, also created by the artist) is located in the plaza and gathering place outside the Technology Center at Lake Washington Institute of Technology.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Lake Washington Institute of Technology.

About the Artist

Seattle-based artist John Hoge creates stone sculpture and installations for public and private spaces. He states, "Much of the work that I do strives to retain, enhance and abstract naturally-occurring shapes and lines through direct carving techniques. I then use textural gradations and stone polishes to create transitions between natural surfaces and worked surfaces." He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in landscape architecture from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has served as a guest lecturer at the University of Washington, the University of Oregon, Purdue University, and the University of Wisconsin.