Artwork copyright Etsuko Ichikawa. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Sean Frego, 2012.
Artwork copyright Etsuko Ichikawa. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Sean Frego, 2012.
Artwork copyright Etsuko Ichikawa. The artist Etsuko Ichikawa with her artwork. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Sean Frego, 2012.
Artwork copyright Etsuko Ichikawa. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Sean Frego, 2012.
Artwork copyright Etsuko Ichikawa. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2012.
Artwork copyright Etsuko Ichikawa. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Sean Frego, 2012 (detail).
Artwork copyright Etsuko Ichikawa. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Sean Frego, 2012 (detail).
Artwork copyright Etsuko Ichikawa. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Sean Frego, 2012 (detail).
Artwork copyright Etsuko Ichikawa. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Sean Frego, 2012 (detail).
Artwork copyright Etsuko Ichikawa. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Sean Frego, 2012 (detail).
Artwork copyright Etsuko Ichikawa. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Sean Frego, 2012 (detail).
Spectrum of Light, 2012
Etsuko Ichikawa
Japanese (born 1963)
Location: Frederickson Elementary School, Puyallup
About the Artwork
Etsuko Ichikawa's Spectrum of Light consists of hundreds of colorful cast-resin spheres evoking a rainbow. The artwork is sited to take advantage of the abundant natural light of the Frederickson Elementary first floor entranceway, which activates the translucent balls.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Bethel School District.
About the Artist
Artist Etsuko Ichikawa creates conceptual sculptures, site-specific installations, performance art, and mixed-media artworks. She is known for her "glass pyrograph" abstract drawings made with fire by scorching paper with molten glass. She is also a filmmaker, and activist.
Ichikawa was born in Tokyo, Japan and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Tokyo Zokei University. She moved to Washington State in 1993 to attend Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Northwestern Washington. She worked as a studio assistant for Dale Chihuly for eight years. Ichikawa has worked as an independent, full-time artist since 2003. She now resides in Hawaii.
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