Homage to the Phone, 1989

Fred Sodt
American (born 1949)

Location: Tacoma Community College, Tacoma

About the Artwork

Homage to the Phone is a still-life painting by artist Fred-Sodt which uses light and shadow to create a realistic illusion of volume and space. Sodt notes that he composed the objects in this piece to "trigger memories and the imagination" in the viewer.

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

About the Artist

Bellingham, Washington-based artist Fred Sodt creates realistic still-life paintings.

Sodt received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Washington University in Bellingham (Northwestern Washington) and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Central Washington University in Ellensburg. He has taught art at Skagit Valley College, Whatcom Community College, and other institutions around Washington State.

Material Category	Painting - paint on fabric
Medium	Oil paint on linen on Masonite board
Dimensions	28 1/8 in x 30 in x 1 1/4 in (strainer)
ID Number	WSAC1995.279.000
Acquisition Method	Direct purchase
Artist Location	Washington, United States

Agency	No agency listed.
Artwork Location	Tacoma Community College Building 7, Library, Room 170, West wall.
WA County	Pierce County
Placement	Interior
Site Type	College
Address	6501 S 19th St. Tacoma, WA 98466
Geo. Coordinates	47.24666, -122.524178
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Homage to the Phone, 1989

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Homage to the Phone, 1989

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