Star People, 2011
David Govedare
American (born 1950, died 2021)
Location: Timberline High School, Olympia
About the Artwork
Artist David Govedare brings together "primal energy and modern technology" in these three steel sculptures of the human form. Each figure contains a disc of glass and stylized cut-outs.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with North Thurston Public Schools.
About the Artist
Eastern Washington sculptor David Govedare (1950-2021) uses human and animal figures to create symbolic and visual narratives, mainly in metal. In his own words, "I build stuff from the experiences of life." Govedare is a non-Native artist.Govedare grew up in California and first came to the Spokane area as a student, for an architecture internship during Expo ’74. He lived and worked in Chewelah, Northeastern Washington.
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