Artwork copyright Brian Goldbloom. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1978.

Artwork copyright Brian Goldbloom. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Brian Goldbloom. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1978.

Artwork copyright Brian Goldbloom. Original 1979 installation. Photo courtesy of the artist (black and white photo).

Artwork copyright Brian Goldbloom. Original 1979 installation. Photo courtesy of the artist (black and white photo).

Wizards, 1978

Brian Goldbloom
American (born 1950)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

About the Artwork

Wizards is part of artist Brian Goldbloom's body of stone sculpture composed to highlight variations in textured surfaces, organic forms, and spatial relationships. The title hints that the vertical and horizontal elements of the piece could be interpreted as magical figures.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Washington State Arts Commission.

About the Artist

Brian Goldbloom creates site-specific sculptural installations in public spaces using mainly natural stone materials. His artworks interact with their surrounding environment and architecture and invite viewers to become active participants in the spaces they use.
He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Sculpture from the University of Oregon in 1974 and pursued graduate studies at the University of Oregon in 1974-75. He has over thirty years of experience working with stone.