Artwork copyright Norman Courtney. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Ab Ovo - Titan's Lantern, 2006
Norman Courtney
American (born 1947, died 2017)
Location: Todd Beamer High School, Federal Way
About the Artwork
Norman Courtney drew inspiration from classical Greek mythology to create this work that evokes change, maturity, and growth at Federal Way's Todd Beamer High School.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Federal Way Public Schools.
About the Artist
Norman Courtney (1947-2017) created sculptural installations for public spaces. Discussing his public sculptures, he noted, "It is important to reach out and involve an audience and to engage them in ways that they might not expect."Courtney was based in Seattle. In 1978, he founded the glass program at Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle. He also taught at Pilchuck Glass school in Stanwood, Northwestern Washington, from 1974 until 1992.
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