Fly Away, 2022

Guy Kemper
American (born 1958)

Location: Pierce College - Fort Steilacoom, Lakewood

About the Artwork

The suspended installation Fly Away by Guy Kemper suggests birds flying through the space. The artwork's yellow and brown colors were inspired by the varied thrush, a bird that is local to the area around Pierce College in Fort Steilacoom, in Pierce County, Western Washington.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Pierce College District.

About the Artist

Guy Kemper is a painter and sculptor who creates distinctive spaces using color and light. He works mainly with blown glass and mosaic.

Kemper earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kentucky in 1981. He lives on 95 acres of cliffs and waterfalls in Kentucky.

Material Category	Sculpture - glass
Medium	Blown glass and vitreous enamels
Dimensions	23 ft (height) x 15 ft x 35 ft (overall)
ID Number	WSAC2020.038.000
Acquisition Method	Site responsive commission
Artist Location	Kentucky, United States

Agency	Pierce College District
Artwork Location	Pierce College - Fort Steilacoom Veterinary and dental tech building, Interior courtyard.
WA County	Pierce County
Placement	Interior
Site Type	College
Address	9401 Farwest Dr. SW Lakewood, WA 98498
Geo. Coordinates	47.171372, -122.569704
Before Visiting	Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access.
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Fly Away, 2022

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