Artwork copyright Justen Ladda. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Justen Ladda. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.

Artwork copyright Justen Ladda. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.

Artwork copyright Justen Ladda. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Logs, 1993

Justen Ladda
German (born 1953)

Location: Department of Labor and Industries, Tumwater

About the Artwork

Artist Justen Ladda's Logs is comprised of cross-cut pine tree sections, covering an entire wall. In one spot, they are assembled around a photo image of Mount Rainier in a light box. Ladda notes that this piece explores "the notion of the forest, wood and reflection." This artwork is part of a series of site-specific installations by artist Justen Ladda for seven Department of Labor and Industries sites. The seven artworks are broadly inspired by labor and industry in Washington State.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Department of Labor and Industries.

About the Artist

Artist Justen Ladda creates imaginative conceptual sculptures and public art installations. Ladda grew up in West Germany, and studied art in Germany and at the Brooklyn Museum Art School (1978-80). He lives and works in New York City.