Artwork copyright Claude Zervas. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Robin Bartholick, 2015.

Artwork copyright Claude Zervas. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Robin Bartholick, 2015.

Artwork copyright Claude Zervas. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Robin Bartholick, 2015.

Artwork copyright Claude Zervas. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Robin Bartholick, 2015.

Nooksack Middle Fork, 2015

Claude Zervas
American French (born 1963)

Location: Western Washington University, Bellingham

About the Artwork

Artist Claude Zervas created the four-part video installation Nooksack Middle Fork as an exploration of circularity. It was also inspired by the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus, who stated "everything flows". The Nooksack River is located in the North Cascades mountains in Washington. Zervas notes that the Nooksack River "cuts through dense forest scarred by intensive logging, its water is diverted for cities to drink, and the glacier of its birth is slowly disappearing." This artwork comments on the relationship between man and nature.

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

About the Artist

Artist Claude Zervas creates technologically inventive sculptural and electronic installations that explore light and nature.