Retreat, 2004

Brian Swanson
American (born 1947)

Location: Columbia Basin College, Pasco

About the Artwork

Brian Swanson's Retreat installation creates a shaded seating area of trellises, shady plants, and repurposed farm equipment.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Columbia Basin College.

About the Artist

Artist Brian Swanson creates sculptures and installations for public spaces, often using tools, machinery, and found objects. He is interested in the "machine age" and in found objects that have a history.

Swanson earned an Associate's degree from Rock Valley College in Illinois. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree (1974) with a teaching certificate at Western Illinois University and a Master of Arts degree (1980) in sculpture from Central Washington University in Ellensburg. Swanson lived in the Seattle area during the 1980s and 90s. He currently lives in southern Utah.

Material Category	Sculpture - wood
Medium	Wood, sandstone, basalt rock, steel, and plants
Dimensions	Four areas, each 24 ft x 90 ft (approximately)
ID Number	WSAC2003.081.000
Acquisition Method	Site responsive commission
Artist Location	Utah, United States

Agency	No agency listed.
Artwork Location	Columbia Basin College Building A, Administration, Landscaped area by SE entrance.
WA County	Franklin County
Placement	Exterior
Site Type	College
Address	2600 N 20th Ave. Pasco, WA 99301
Geo. Coordinates	46.249932, -119.119187
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