Artwork copyright Sue and Peter Richards. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Sue and Peter Richards. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Sue and Peter Richards. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Sue and Peter Richards. Photo courtesy of the artist.

DATA, 2015

Sue and Peter Richards
Sue Richards (American (born 1944)) - Peter Richards (American (born 1944))

Location: Everett Community College, Everett

About the Artwork

DATA by Sue Richards and Peter Richards is a colorful graphic representing data from fifty-two years of tidal history for the city of Everett, in northern Puget Sound. The data is contrasted with a representation of sea level rise (in darker blue, at the bottom) and an EKG (electrocardiogram) reading (in yellow) which traces a human heartbeat. The artists note, "We use data to describe, understand, and to ultimately make ourselves comfortable in this world... We hope to inspire thinking about how closely our lives are intertwined with the systems of nature and how our actions impact them." These wall panels are paired with another artwork, nearby sculptural benches shaped to represent an EKG reading.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Everett Community College.

About the Artist

Artist team Sue Richards and Peter Richards collaborate on large-scale public art installations. They approach each site individually, creating a unique visual language for the project. They are based in Oakland, California.
Sue Richards earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Colorado College in 1966. In addition to her art practice, she works as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher in San Francisco, California.
Peter Richards earned a Bachelor of Arts degree (1966) from Colorado College and a Master of Fine Arts degree (1969) from the Maryland Institute College of Art. He has served as a professor at Stanford University and at the San Francisco Art Institute (both in California), and as Senior Artist Emeritus at the Exploratorium in San Francisco since 2011.