Artwork copyright James Pridgeon. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright James Pridgeon. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright James Pridgeon. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright James Pridgeon. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Fount, 2018

James Pridgeon
American (born 1948)

Location: Kenmore Junior High School, Kenmore

About the Artwork

Fount is a stainless steel and glass sculpture created by artist Jim Pridgeon for Kenmore Junior High School, in Northwest Washington. The fountain theme draws on references to the local watershed habitats that surround the school. The metaphor of fountains, such as the "fount of knowledge" and the "fountain of youth," inspired the design. Pridgeon notes, "Learning is central to our survival and renewal both as individuals and as communities."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Northshore School District.

About the Artist

Jim Pridgeon is a Seattle-based artist and neuroscientist. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. He received a Master of Healthcare Administration degree from the University of Minnesota. He serves as a Teaching Associate at the University Of Washington Department Of Neurological Surgery.