Artwork copyright Benson Shaw. Photo courtesy of Central Washington University, by Richard Villacres, 2010.

Artwork copyright Benson Shaw. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Linda Hamilton/Photonuvo, 2010.

Artwork copyright Benson Shaw. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Linda Hamilton/Photonuvo, 2010.

Artwork copyright Benson Shaw. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Linda Hamilton/Photonuvo, 2010.

Resources, 2009

Benson Shaw
American (born 1950)

Location: Central Washington University, Ellensburg

About the Artwork

These eight vase-shaped sculptures hold silhouette cutouts of natural and cultural resources within. Silhouettes include: Lomatium root and plant, a Great Horned Owl, a map of 1855 Yakama Federation Territory boundary and a hand, dancers, faces, a sunburst, clouds, a storm and landscape components.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Central Washington University.

About the Artist

Seattle-based artist Benson Shaw creates sculptures and architectural installations for public places in a variety of media. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in physics from Colorado College and a Master of Arts degree in sculpture and art history from the University of New Mexico.