Artwork copyright Steve Gardner. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Steve Gardner. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.
Three Oranges, 2000
Steve Gardner
American (born 1968)
Location: Decatur High School, Federal Way
About the Artwork
Three Oranges is a pastel drawing by artist Steve Gardner. It is part of his body of work that implies a story while leaving the meaning open to interpretation. He notes, “The image depicts a woman with a bowl of fruit, but there is an attempt to infuse a sense of mystery and uncertainty about the mood as well.”
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Federal Way Public Schools.
About the Artist
Seattle-based artist Steve Gardner creates relief and free-standing sculptures out of architectural terra cotta clay and other materials. His artworks often focus on the human figure, surface pattern, and a sense of story.
Gardner received his Bachelor of Arts degree in art and biology from St. Olaf College in Minnesota and his Master of Fine Arts degree in ceramics from Central Washington University in Ellensburg.
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